Member of the Executive Committee Managing and coordinating the activities of the Institute of Advanced Studies.Supervising the departments of Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Events, Scientific RelationsFundraising (European Union, Regional Council and local authoritiesPartners Relations (Higher Education Institutions, Research Organisations, businesses, economic clusters)Leading Change Management

Leadership & Key Functions* Member of the Executive Committee * Successfully designed the administration and management structure growing the organisation from 0 to 8.5 M € and 0 to 300+ employees* In charge of the legal functioning of the organisation (Association Law 1901)* Management of contractual issues in general (funders, partners, services, employees and consultants) and provision of expertise and guidance* Corporate budget design, planning and monitoring* Leading on legal aspects for the transfer of the organisation to the UK (2012-2013)Acting Executive Director (July 2010 – January 2011).* Successfully ensured an interim period, leading the organisation and activities Leading the Human Resources & Administration Department* In charge of all HR aspects for more than 300 employees (HQ + field)* Provide management team and board with expert guidance and support * Design of the HR management policy and guidelines* Responsible for all the recruitment process * Oversee all administration and services * HR development * Management of the transfer of the organisation to the UK including employees negotiations.Specialised in grants management of European Union's (IFS, EIDHR, NSA, DEVCO, ECHO…), European agencies' and UN formats, private foundations* Supervised all applications to tenders and grants procedures (1996-2008)* Programme coordination (Europe, Africa)* Liaison with donors* Supervision of operational aspects

Support to the creation of the legal entity “Internews International” (French Association Law 1901) linking 20 Internews non-profit organisations around the world. Worked with board members of 20 country offices in the Former Soviet Union, United States, Middle-East and Europe and international lawyers to draft, finalize and register suitable statutes and bylaws.Organised international meetings gathering staff members and partners organisations from more than 30 countries (France, USA, Jerusalem, Croatia, Turkey)

Support to the American non-profit organisation “Internews Network” (501c) in setting-up activities in Europe and a structure.

Handled press relations and communication plans for various clients in the motorsport industry: Mazda, Mazdaspeed, Ford of Europe, French Formula One Grand Prix, Tour de Corse ... Designed, wrote, translated press materials, organised interviews, press trips and new products launch events Participation to world class events: World Rallying Championship, 24 Hours of Le Mans, F1 Championship