CEO - Managing Director / Project Director, 01/2018 - Current
Planet Soar Group - Lille
- Directed full project lifecycle for 50+ MW of data centre capacity in Europe and Africa, integrating renewable energy systems and sustainability objectives.
- Achieved exceptional business expansion, delivering 150% annual growth and built a high-performing, multinational team
- Oversaw end-to-end pre-construction phases: site acquisition, permitting, environmental approval, early design coordination, and readiness for construction start.
- Strong network with key stakeholders, including ministers, ambassadors, government administrations, local authorities, and EU entities.
Global Program & Project Director, 01/2016 - 01/2018
OVH Group - Paris
- Led the end-to-end deployment of nine new Data Centers from scratch across three continents (5 EMEA, 2 US, 2 APAC), managing budgets ranging from $50M to $100M.
- Built strong partnerships with local authorities and key stakeholders to drive compliant, scalable, and efficient project delivery.
- Designed and implemented a standardized Data Center deployment model, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
- Leaded the engineering design review process, ensuring alignment with redundancy, cooling, connectivity and power distribution requirements.
- Built and structured high-performing operational teams, including Project Managers, Data Center engineers, and management staff.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial optimization and cost control.
Project Director, 01/2015 - 01/2016
Huawei Network supplier - Gabon
- Directed the end-to-end deployment of the MPLS network infrastructure for Airtel, ensuring seamless integration with existing telecom systems.
- Oversaw network design, configuration, and optimization to enhance data transmission efficiency and service reliability.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for telecom network implementation.
- Negotiated contracts and service agreements with technology providers and third-party vendors.
Senior Project Director, Pre-sales, 01/2014 - 01/2015
F5 Networks Inc. - Singapore
- Directed the deployment of F5 telecom network equipment (DRA & DEA) across the APAC region, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
- Managed key telecom customer accounts in the Philippines, providing technical consultation, pre-sales cost estimation, and tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Senior Program Manager - E2E Solution Manager, Pre-Sales, 01/2013 - 01/2014
Ericsson RASO - Indonesia
- E2E telecom network optimisation (RAN – Transmission and CORE) with CEM (Customer experience management) for Data Service Optimisation
- KPI for customer experience analysis and for E2E telecom Network analysis (RAN, Core and transmission analysis)
- RAN optimisation: Ericsson Tool used, Optimi, RAN analyzer, drive test,( FW,RBS,RNC..)
- Core optimisation: Ericsson Tool used Moniq (Tapping on Gi interface, GN and Iups), Wireshark, KPI and Counters for GGSN and SGSN, SASN, FW, Routeur
- Transmission Analysis: Skilled in using IP Probe for transmission telecom network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Marketing study with IPSOS and Marketing team for one Cluster in Jakarta.
- Analysis and recommendation to C-Level to enhance customer experience, improve ROI and increase revenue
Senior Program Manager - Pre-sales Project Manager, 01/2011 - 01/2013
Ericsson NRJ - Japan / Tokyo
- Managed telecom projects for NTT Docomo R&D, managing the largest Ericsson testbed worldwide.
- Introduced LTE and VoLTE technologies to NTT Docomo, contributing to the operator's technological advancements.
- Led a specialized team for pre-sales activity: VoLTE commercial and M2M for NTT Docomo
- Successfully deployed solutions, leading to Ericsson becoming the primary vendor for NTT Docomo R&D.
- Prepared RFQs for NTT Docomo and KDDI, ensuring compliance with technical and commercial requirements.
- Conducted LTE network performance assessments and optimizations, improving network efficiency and reliability.
Chief Operational Officer - Stakeholders Manager, 01/2010 - 01/2011
Helveta - Oxford-UK
- Managed the deployment and implementation of IT platforms for raw material supply chain traceability across Africa, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced project standards by optimizing deployment processes, improving system efficiency, and ensuring scalability for diverse operational environments.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including the European Union (EU) Ambassador in Congo, government administrations, and EU consultants, facilitating seamless collaboration and project execution.
OTHER EXPERISENCES
- Senior Project / Program Manager, Pre-sales Manager, 01/2006 - 01/2009 Ericsson - Africa, Africa
- Senior Project Manager, Pre-sales, 01/2005 - 01/2006 Ericsson - Paris
- General Manager / Business developer- Program Manager, 01/2001 - 01/2003 IEA - Paris
- Project Manager, 01/1999 - 01/2001 Level3 - Paris
- Project Manager, 01/1995 - 01/1999 Cegetel Group - Paris
- Project Manager, 01/1995 - 01/1999 SFR Mobile – Paris
- Production Manager, 01/1992 - 01/1995 ATSE - Paris
- Production Manager, 01/1990 - 01/1992 Ercor France – Paris
- Process Engineer, 01/1989 - 01/1990 ITR Industry - Rennes
