Xavier Pageaud Email & Phone Number

Mazamet, Fr

Monaco

In today's interconnected world, ensuring the availability of critical applications, especially across diverse African landscapes, is paramount. At SONEMA, we understand the challenges that can arise and the importance of seamless access to vital systems regardless of location or circumstance.With a team of over 50 engineers boasting two decades of experience in tackling precisely these issues, we stand ready to complement your existing resources. While your team may already be well-staffed and equipped, our expertise can offer additional support and peace of mind, particularly during times of trouble or disaster.Our primary focus is not on selling equipment or bandwidth but on providing unparalleled expertise and assistance whenever and wherever you need it. Together, we can enhance the resilience and reliability of your infrastructure, ensuring that your critical applications remain accessible at all times.

Paris Area, France

"Driving Growth Across Africa: KPI Transfer - Sales and New Business Development Experts in International Remittances and Telecommunications"

France

With over two decades of experience, Myriad Connect excels as a trusted partner to global network operators, driving revenue growth and profitability. Specialising in mobile infrastructure and services, Myriad empower operators to maximize subscriber value and explore new revenue opportunities.

Paris / Singapore

Led strategic business relationships with telecom operators across Africa, managing over 100 partnerships with MNOs and digital services providers. In a procurement role, optimized revenues through regular negotiations of pricing and FX rates on major African corridors. Successfully secured buying agreements with telecom operators, enhancing DT One's product portfolio with prepaid airtime, data, VAS, and utility payments. Spearheaded the adoption of an innovative Captive Portal solution on a SaaS model, convincing African MNOs to embrace services such as airtime lending, transfer, VAS, advertising, and gaming.

Madrid Area, Spain

Proactive new business hunter with a track record of forging strategic partnerships across Africa, spanning from the Maghreb to South Africa. Established partnership agreements with banks, IMFs, and national posts, facilitating expanded operations for RIA. Successfully persuaded the South African Central Bank to grant approval for RIA's operations in the country. Led renegotiations of all banking partner agreements in Morocco, consolidating payout rates to drive substantial business growth and enhance partner satisfaction.

Paris

Expanded pay-in/pay-out locations networks across Cameroon, DRC, Gabon, Congo, Comoros, and Madagascar through strategic partnerships with banks, national posts, and IMFs. Collaborated with the Regional Director to develop and implement annual growth plans for Central & West Africa, surpassing double-digit growth objectives. Successfully negotiated and finalized agreements with Total Group, leading to the activation of services in DRC and Mayotte.

Paris

Initiated partnerships with prominent oil companies such as Total Group and leading telecom giants including Airtel and Orange Groups, facilitating their entry into the international money transfer business. Pioneered the activation of the first cash-to-card service in UEMOA with Ferlo and CNCAS, receiving approval from GIM. Successfully re-established business operations in Equatorial Guinea after a 2-year compliance-related ban, orchestrating a cross-border and cross-functional collaboration with legal, compliance, and IT teams. Conceptualized a user-friendly point-of-sale solution tailored for rural areas in Africa, enabling money transfer transactions without reliance on electricity or internet connectivity.

Paris Area, France

Led the establishment and oversight of a high-performing executive team responsible for managing all operational aspects in Francophone Africa. Strategically managed a network of over 150 business partners across 23 African countries, driving significant expansion and growth. Implemented optimized onboarding processes and agent support systems, including call-back systems, resulting in a notable increase of over 50% in service quality and active agent rates. Organized numerous network conventions in key markets, engaging hundreds of tellers and enhancing collaboration. Successfully launched multiple new markets and partnerships across the continent, leading to a remarkable growth of over 300% in partner locations network in Africa over a span of 5 years. Held accountability for various business functions including technical integrations, system upgrades, training, audits, fraud and compliance, and settlements.

Business Process Improvement, Project Management And Lean Sig Sigma Methodology, Green Belt

Master Of History & Geography, Social & Human Sciences, Master Degree