I have experience as a visionary, strategic and operational senior manager/director with a focus on what the customer needs delivering against their short-term and long-term interests. I have two philosophy pillars that I believe in: - I will not sign a bad deal for the customer or for my organisation- People who work for me will be better equipped to be successful at the end of their time working for me than when they startedMy experience is strategic business building. Working with customers/partners to build new digital products or services businesses. This has included opening new markets, new business models, new channels, selling a new offering and co-developing products with some of the largest companies in the world.I believe that a salesperson must be a trusted advisor, developing an understanding of the customer/partner, their objectives, problems and market dynamics mean that my teams and I can contribute to growth or alleviate a problem that is blocking growth.During my career a few of the things that have really excited me are opening a market from zero, closing the initial deals and developing a revenue stream of over $1 million. I have also managed business deals that have generated ten's of millions in revenue over the life of the contract. Working with big brands to co-produce digital products (some that have been world firsts) on both web and mobile. Working in SaaS and big data (IBM Watson the Weather Company, Kisio Digital, Kuzzle…)Respected manager in the industry, skilled at building relationships (internally and externally), scaling operations and closing complex, hard deals, solving problems, promoting brand and developing people.During my 19 year career I have had the opportunity to work all over the world, N. America, Europe and Asia. Where I have driven revenue for several global number 1 companies (Symbian, Navteq, Weather Company) and start ups Handmark, Kuzzle.Bilingual French/English and have two degrees a BA Hons in European Management and a degree from a leading French business school in Strategic Marketing and Corporate Strategy.Specialities:- Data technology/platforms and digital- Business development, strategic and operational marketing, customer experience, product design, people management globally- High level of EQ (Emotional Quotient) and CQ (Cultural Quotient)- Exposure to leading start-ups, turnaround, new market/new products development, acceleration, realignment and creating a successful business environmentAll opinions expressed on Linkedin are personal.