Leadership can be lonely, ambitious leaders deserve a trusted confidant –a Sparring Partner to support their efforts in testing times that demand courageous, decisive leadership. A Sparring Partner is more than a coach –it offers a remarkable safe space to scenario plan for success. Bringing fresh perspectives, confidential, granular, purposeful guidance to identify, target and deliver the outcomes to address the critical challenges. With François-Olivier by your side, you gain… Show more Leadership can be lonely, ambitious leaders deserve a trusted confidant –a Sparring Partner to support their efforts in testing times that demand courageous, decisive leadership. A Sparring Partner is more than a coach –it offers a remarkable safe space to scenario plan for success. Bringing fresh perspectives, confidential, granular, purposeful guidance to identify, target and deliver the outcomes to address the critical challenges. With François-Olivier by your side, you gain a powerhouse of strategic insight and transformative leadership, driving innovation and success. Anticipate a formidable partnership that tackles your challenges head-on, enhances your business connections, and converts them into extraordinary, value-driven results.For an informal consultation to find out more and learn how a Sparring Partner engagement works, please contact me by email at fo.dommergues@fodpartners.com or book a meeting on https://calendly.com/francois_dommergues Show less

What is your “Unfair Advantage”?The women and men of your organisation are your most valuable asset. This is where you will find your “Unfair Advantage”; certainly not in processes. Unleash this asset, and what you didn't think you could achieve will become achievable. Your people are the key to compelling, high-value change - when all stakeholders are engaged and aligned on common goals, change becomes natural and long-lasting.For an informal conversation, please contact… Show more What is your “Unfair Advantage”?The women and men of your organisation are your most valuable asset. This is where you will find your “Unfair Advantage”; certainly not in processes. Unleash this asset, and what you didn't think you could achieve will become achievable. Your people are the key to compelling, high-value change - when all stakeholders are engaged and aligned on common goals, change becomes natural and long-lasting.For an informal conversation, please contact François-Oliviier by email at fo.dommergues@fodpartners.com or book a meeting on https://calendly.com/francois_dommergues. Show less

Inspired change and drove efficiencies through transitioning the business from a siloed to acollaborative culture. Headed a remote team acting as business partners to consultants in France,Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.• Restructured organizational design and optimized leadership roles.• Produced efficiencies to save on overheads.• Created value through disruptive region-wide in sourcing.• Streamlined processes and implemented cloud-based systems.• Created… Show more Inspired change and drove efficiencies through transitioning the business from a siloed to acollaborative culture. Headed a remote team acting as business partners to consultants in France,Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.• Restructured organizational design and optimized leadership roles.• Produced efficiencies to save on overheads.• Created value through disruptive region-wide in sourcing.• Streamlined processes and implemented cloud-based systems.• Created alignment with global clients.• Optimized L&D programs.Major clients in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and OTC: Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BMS,Celgene, Galderma, GSK, J&J, Lundbeck, Merial, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi. Show less

As the sparring partner of the European CEO, supported finance and HR across 7 operating companies in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain and the UK. Led and inspired a remote multi-country team.• Aligned offer, skillsets and capacity across UK and European offices.• Increased efficiency and leveraged client expertise by co-creating with end users the Group’s new global digital Knowledge Management system.• Fostered a collaborative culture through different… Show more As the sparring partner of the European CEO, supported finance and HR across 7 operating companies in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain and the UK. Led and inspired a remote multi-country team.• Aligned offer, skillsets and capacity across UK and European offices.• Increased efficiency and leveraged client expertise by co-creating with end users the Group’s new global digital Knowledge Management system.• Fostered a collaborative culture through different pan-European initiatives such as regional L&D programs.• Re-designed the workplace to align with the creative culture, promote collaboration and boost attractiveness.• Optimized property costs through sharing available space with other Group companies.Major clients in Automotive, B to B, B to C, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Bank & Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Travel & Leisure: Allianz, AXA, Audi, BMS, BMW, Barilla, Bayer, Colgate, Daimler, Danone, Diageo, DuPont, Ford, General Mills, Generali, GSK, Heineken, Henkel, Ikea, Mars, Nokia, Nestlé, Levi’s, RAI, Royal Jordanian, SABMiller, Schweppes, Siemens, Thomas Cook, Tschibo, Unilever, Vodafone, Wrigley. Show less

Streamlined practices and processes across 6 businesses to mirror and support the global “360 degree” corporate strategy. Achieved this by implementing a CoE within my team for increased efficiency.• Created a distinctive commercial advantage with regional and global accounts by setting up multicultural client facing teams mirroring the clients’ diversity.• Cut talent acquisition costs through innovatively promoting international intra-group mobility and devising new… Show more Streamlined practices and processes across 6 businesses to mirror and support the global “360 degree” corporate strategy. Achieved this by implementing a CoE within my team for increased efficiency.• Created a distinctive commercial advantage with regional and global accounts by setting up multicultural client facing teams mirroring the clients’ diversity.• Cut talent acquisition costs through innovatively promoting international intra-group mobility and devising new cross-functional career development opportunities supported by L&D.• Enhanced employer brand awareness and attracted high potential graduates by conceiving and launching a new omnichannel communications strategy and brand ambassador programme.• Became a disruptive precursor by implementing a best-in-class HR Shared Services team servicing Ogilvy as well as other WPP companies.Major clients: 9 Telecom, Air France, Amex, Caisse d’Epargne, Dove, Ford, HEC Paris, Herta, IBM, Kraft, La Laitière, LVMH, Mustela, Nestlé, Unilever, WWF Show less

Supported Finance & acquisitions, set up the HR function in 2 advertising and media agencies. Headed a team in management control, accounting and HR.

In a period of unprecedented growth in this leading health and social services NGO, implemented, structured and steered the Finance, HR, Talent Management, L&D, Legal, Procurement and Facilities functions.