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Renens, Vaud, Switzerland

Fribourg, Switzerland

Based on our experience of marketing campaigns and feedback from clients, it clearly appears that there is significant room for improving and streamlining connections between consumers and companies. Companies want to know how, when and where their clients consume to optimize product design and save time and money.About You is a disruptive mobile application which surveys consumer opinions anytime and anywhere in an innovative way.Participants are transparently remunerated while clients get precise information based on context, localisation and temporality.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Hoist Group SA, former subsidiary of SWISSCOM (acquired by Hoist in June 2015) specialized in integrated solutions (WIFI, TV) to hotels and guests. Job Positions:• From Mar 2016 : Head of Finance and Administration• Apr 2014 – Feb 2016 : Head of Contract Management, Billing & Procurement• Jan 2012 – Mar 2014 : Head of Billing & Supply Chain• Apr 2009 – Dec 2011 : Head of Procurement• Aug 2007 – Mar 2009 : Vendor Manager Europe• Nov 2006 – July 2007 : Plan Engineer (Swisscom Fixnet SA)Main Responsibilities and Achievements : >>> Head of Finance & Administration- Supervise accounting of Hoist Group SA, monthly and quarterly reporting- Analyze and present financial reports,- Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process,- Manage cash flow and forecasting,- Implemented ERP system (Sage100),- Defined group transfer pricing policy,>>> Head of Contract Management, Billing & Procurement- Define and set up contract management team and processes,- Set measures to control billing data accuracy,- Lead vendor cost reduction program across 20 countries to save 2 M€ OPEX- Manage European team of 9 persons spread over 7 countries.>>> Head of Billing and Supply Chain- Built up strong partnership with 3PL to ensure on time deliveries in EMEA,- Ensured that relevant internal processes and tools are developed, documented and supported,- Responsible for end-to-end billing process for EMEA, from invoice generation to cash collection,- Manager of Logistics, Collection and Billing team –5 persons.>>> Head of Procurement- Coordinated and re-organized purchasing and logistics activities across Europe for 17 subsidiaries,- Defined ISP budget (4,5 M€/year) and achieved it,- Negotiated contracts with vendors (ISP, Hardware, Services), - Led the SAP MM implementation in a 6-month timeframe,>>> Vendor Manager- Set purchasing department up,- Reduce cost by rationalizing relationship with suppliers.

- Design and plan the VDSL Network of Swisscom on Geneva area

Paris Area, France

LD Collectivités (LDC), subsidiary of Neuf Telecom specialized in the development of telecommunication networks for local authorities – 50 employees / 2005 turnover : 10 M€ Job Positions:• June 2005 – June 2006 : Project Director• May 2004 – May 2005 : Deputy General Manager• June 2001 – April 2004 : Network Construction Manager• June 2000 – May 2001 : Project ManagerMain Responsibilities and Achievements:>>> Project Director- Managed the operational relationship with France Telecom,- Led legal and technical aspects related to network building for all LDC subsidiaries, - Negotiated contracts in partnership with the legal department,>>> Deputy General Manager of LDC subsidiary, 15 employees- Led the technical and commercial development of the network,- Drove the business with respect of the allocated budget,- Achieved a turnover of 7 M€ and a profit of 1.2 M€ in year 2004 (above target).>>> Network Construction Manager of LDC subsidiary,- Designed and built an optical fibre network (270 km, 200 customers locations),- Managed a team of 5 project leaders with a 30 M€ budget,- Equipment sourcing and vendors management.>>> Project Manager- In close partnership with regional teams, designed and lead the construction of optical fibre network with a 20M€ budget.

- Set up the installation of some SDH (Synchronous Display Hierarchy) transmission links,- Developed an application following-up the network and its changes.

Mba, Caae

Master'S Degree, Engineering