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Geneva, Switzerland

Eurovision Services is a pan-European television telecommunications network owned and operated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It was founded 1954 in Geneva, Switzerland, and its first official transmission took place on 6 June 1954. Major television broadcasts are distributed live through the Eurovision Services network to EBU members. Members share breaking news footage through the daily Eurovision news exchange (EVN). They also exchange television programs through the network.The EBU department that operated the Eurovision network became a separate company under Swiss law (société anonyme) in 2019, with the EBU as its sole shareholder. In January 2023, Eurovision SA was sold to a German investment advisory team, DUBAG AG, based in Munich.Recruited to lead HR initiatives globally, offices in Switzerland, Spain, Singapore and the US.Contributed actively to the due diligence process to be bought over by DUBAG.Act as a change agent and cultural ambassador by anticipating HR related needs in driving key organizational changes programs, aligning our workforce expenses with the Company context and financial situation and assisting Eurovision Services transformation.In charge of all HR matters, Performance Management, Employee relations, C&B Policies..

Switzerland

Milliman with over 5000 employees is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947, Millimanhas offices in key locations worldwide. Through consulting practices in employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property & casualty/general insurance, Milliman serves the full spectrum of business, financial, government, union, education, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to consulting actuaries, Milliman’s body of professionals includes numerous other specialists, ranging from Software engineers to economists.Recruited to lead HR initiatives in Europe, 13 offices with over 1000 employees. Partner with local HR generalists and senior executives. Report to the CHO based in Seattle.Performance management / Employee engagement / Mobility / People Analytics / GDPR / HRIS / whistleblower Policy / DE&I..

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Bestmile is revolutionizing mobility by providing the first platform allowing for the intelligent operation and optimization of autonomous vehicle fleets.Recruited to direct HR for Switzerland and our subsidiaries. Partner with other directors and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent.  In charge of all HR matters for our different employees spread across different countries (Switzerland, USA, Brazil, Poland, Japan & Singapore). Develop people Analytics to support business decision making process. Partner with the business on organizational design. Set up & implement HR Strategy through the board to support our growth. Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Provide compensation support including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions and job re-leveling. Conduct regular meetings with respective business units to align HR initiatives and Business requirements. Work closely with line managers to resolve complex employee relations issues.  Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Coach the Leadership team ensuring that they are delivering on their purpose and inspiring their teams. Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. Implement Performance review processes and tools (BetterWorks, OKRs). Set up Talent development initiatives to identify, nurture and develop our best talented employees.

Suisse

SenseFly was founded in 2009 by a team of robotics researchers and quickly became the industry leader in mapping drones. Today we continue to lead the way in developing situationally aware systems that help professionals make better decisions.senseFly is a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition.In charge of the recruitment in Switzerland and in the US. Partner with lines managers to align our HR strategy to our aggressive growth. Determine succession plans & hiring needs, accountable for final resourcing decisions down to agreed levels, Build talent pipelines for our entities in Switzerland and in the US. Implement people analytics to provide business decision makers with insightful actionable inputs. Deliver training to line managers about best HR practices and employee engagement. Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring. Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees. Consult regularly with management and provide guidance when appropriate. Collaborate with colleagues in the human resources department to develop policies, programs, and solutions. Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.

Singapore

Google is an American multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, and software.One of my roles is to partner with leaders to support them in hiring the best talented candidates for various markets ( Singapore, India, Australia and previously China, Korea).Understand talent market dynamics throughout APAC and engaged with the very best talented candidates to hire them according to short and long term needs. Implement efficient processes to overachieve ambitious objectives. Develop Talent Acquisition analytics to identify future talents and implement the best sourcing strategy. Expert in identifying, evaluating & managing proactive sourcing strategies and tactics. Train Googlers on the latest HR best practices to tap into passive candidates (Linkedin, G+, Facebook, Github, Advanced “Boolean Search”..). Provide Business Partners with a consultative approach regarding Talent in APAC. Develop projects to hire efficiently in India, Singapore, Korea, Australia & China. Collaborate with line manager to identify best needs to support our growth in APAC.

Singapore

Randstad Sourceright is the leader in HR solutions that create impact and vision for clients. Our expertise and reach extends your possibilities to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. My role was to implement the right strategy to attract, identify and engage with talents in Singapore, Japan & Indonesia for one of their Key Accounts in house (financial institutions). Initiate & develop a Talent Acquisition / Brand employer project to achieve higher results. Understand local talent supply and demand dynamics, review hiring needs and develop sourcing plan. Provide excellent recruiting and advisory service to hiring managers and HR to attract high-quality candidates.

Geneva

Technic Emplois is a leading boutique firm specialized in Search and Selection for technical profiles.I successfully launched the Medical Branch. As Talent Acquisition Manager, I developed new businesses and sourced and hired technical Talent.

Geneva

I was first, responsible for running the operations for the Sales & Marketing branch. Then I was offered in addition to my branch to take over the Finance branch. My job scope encompassed to manage & develop 5 Talent Acquisition Specialists and search talents across EU. Initiate & develop Talent Acquisition projects to achieve higher results. Mentor the team to successfully achieve challenging goal. Set up kPIs and performance review.

Geneve

I was in charge of developing the Technical branch of Manpower (8 people) and meanwhile I was offered to become the Talent Acquisition specialist for Patek Philippe (RPO).  Support and coach consultants to make our Branch successfully awarded best branch in Switzerland 3 years in a row. Set up challenging goals and drive the branch towards those goals. Embrace and cascade sense of ownership throughout the branch. Resolve complex employee relations issues.

Paris

Responsible for developing key accounts and increasing sales in a very competitive market. Besides I was involved in the recruitment of the technical staff as well as its management. Hire and train the technical staff. Set up SLAs and KPI to drive our business successfully. Main point of contact between clients and operational teams.

Master Of Human Resource Management

Brevet Fédéral De Spécialiste En Ressources Humaines / Gestion Des Rh En Entreprise, Hr

Postgraduate Diploma, Hr & Talent Management

Master Of Business And Sales

Deug In Economics Sciences