Simon Ripaud
Commercial Director at France SailGP Team- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Isabella Frittella
Simon and I worked together closely on many events. He is a pleasure to work with/for! Here are some of the criteria that describe him best: -He is enthusiastic and will keep his positive energy even when there a few hiccups during an event, -He is a very understanding/supportive/motivating manager, -Brightens up the working environment and gets the work done! Simon will always be there when a co-worker needs help and he is a great team leader! I would highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed!
LinkedIn User
Simon is an extremely dedicated and passionate marketer. Having worked with Simon for three years, he is a strong team-player, conscientious of deadlines and prioritisation of tasks, enthusiastic, keen to learn, and has a real positive can-do attitude. I recommend Simon with great pleasure for these skills which he bought to the team in our working capacity.
Isabella Frittella
Simon and I worked together closely on many events. He is a pleasure to work with/for! Here are some of the criteria that describe him best: -He is enthusiastic and will keep his positive energy even when there a few hiccups during an event, -He is a very understanding/supportive/motivating manager, -Brightens up the working environment and gets the work done! Simon will always be there when a co-worker needs help and he is a great team leader! I would highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed!
LinkedIn User
Simon is an extremely dedicated and passionate marketer. Having worked with Simon for three years, he is a strong team-player, conscientious of deadlines and prioritisation of tasks, enthusiastic, keen to learn, and has a real positive can-do attitude. I recommend Simon with great pleasure for these skills which he bought to the team in our working capacity.
Isabella Frittella
Simon and I worked together closely on many events. He is a pleasure to work with/for! Here are some of the criteria that describe him best: -He is enthusiastic and will keep his positive energy even when there a few hiccups during an event, -He is a very understanding/supportive/motivating manager, -Brightens up the working environment and gets the work done! Simon will always be there when a co-worker needs help and he is a great team leader! I would highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed!
LinkedIn User
Simon is an extremely dedicated and passionate marketer. Having worked with Simon for three years, he is a strong team-player, conscientious of deadlines and prioritisation of tasks, enthusiastic, keen to learn, and has a real positive can-do attitude. I recommend Simon with great pleasure for these skills which he bought to the team in our working capacity.
Isabella Frittella
Simon and I worked together closely on many events. He is a pleasure to work with/for! Here are some of the criteria that describe him best: -He is enthusiastic and will keep his positive energy even when there a few hiccups during an event, -He is a very understanding/supportive/motivating manager, -Brightens up the working environment and gets the work done! Simon will always be there when a co-worker needs help and he is a great team leader! I would highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed!
LinkedIn User
Simon is an extremely dedicated and passionate marketer. Having worked with Simon for three years, he is a strong team-player, conscientious of deadlines and prioritisation of tasks, enthusiastic, keen to learn, and has a real positive can-do attitude. I recommend Simon with great pleasure for these skills which he bought to the team in our working capacity.
Credentials
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Strategic Negotiation
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Body Language for Leaders
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Negotiation Foundations
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Negotiation Skills
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Asking Great Sales Questions
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Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook
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Empathy for Sales Professionals
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Journey Mapping: Case Study in Action
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Leadership Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Selling with Authenticity
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Solution Sales
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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France SailGP Team
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France
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Director
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May 2022 - Present
Responsible for driving France commercial strategy and long-term growth of the Company in the French market. France SailGP Team Partners : All.com / ICM Capital / Air France / Zhik / Energy Observer / Canal+ France SailGP Team Investors : K-Challenge / V-Group Responsible for driving France commercial strategy and long-term growth of the Company in the French market. France SailGP Team Partners : All.com / ICM Capital / Air France / Zhik / Energy Observer / Canal+ France SailGP Team Investors : K-Challenge / V-Group
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The IRONMAN Group
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Director, Global Partnerships
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
Relocated in Europe to take a role as Director, Global Partnerships with the mission to secure multi million dollar partnerships on a Global level across our portfolio of events (IRONMAN series, the UTMB® World Series and Haute Route to name a few).
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Senior Partnerships Sales Manager, Oceania
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2021
Joined the company following an acquisition of the sport-event portfolio from Fairfax Media. I am responsible for driving sponsorship revenue in Oceania by securing meaningful and long-term partnerships across our portfolio of events. Partnerships to date include Bupa Dental, On Running, YoPRO, BCU and Fisiocrem to name a few.
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Fairfax Media
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Australia
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Online Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
Secured multiple partnerships across the Fairfax events portfolio including Amazon Prime, Nintendo and Pernod Ricard.
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Account Manager Strategic Partnerships
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
Managed multi million dollar partnerships including Citibank and American Express.
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BBR - Experiential Event Agency
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-founder and Director (Mov'In Bed)
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
Co-founded Mov'In Bed alongside BBR Agency. Mov'In Bed is the biggest outdoor bed cinema in the world. The event received the 'Best New Event 2016 Concrete Playground' Award. Website - www.movinbed.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/movinbed/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/movinbed/ Co-founded Mov'In Bed alongside BBR Agency. Mov'In Bed is the biggest outdoor bed cinema in the world. The event received the 'Best New Event 2016 Concrete Playground' Award. Website - www.movinbed.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/movinbed/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/movinbed/
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Universal Music Group
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United States
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Musicians
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Manager
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Promoted to Product Manager to manage the classical & jazz portfolio and the strategic partnership with The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS).
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Marketing & Sponsorship Strategy Executive
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Joined the company in 2011 to work closely with the Marketing Director and the Head Of New Business in building proposals and marketing plans.
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École Normale de Musique de Paris - Alfred Cortot
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France
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Artistic Director
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Jul 2008 - Dec 2010
Worked with the Artistic Director to select concerts program and organised the artistic budget for the season. Worked with the Artistic Director to select concerts program and organised the artistic budget for the season.
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Education
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2010 - 2010
HEC School of Management
Partnership with Sorbonne University, Business Administration and Management, General -
2008 - 2010
Sorbonne University
Master in Music Business and Administration, Business Administration and Management, General -
2008 - 2009
Paris Conservatorium of Music
CFEM / L.Mus. (Piano)
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