Sylvain Brunaud

I am a senior event and project manager with 15+ years of experience delivering complex projects and events in France and internationally. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, partners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences.

Head of KOL Development at Straumann Group France (2025-04 – Present)

Leading engagement and development projects with Key Opinion Leaders and professional communities across the Group's brands, in an international environment.

• Cross-functional management of KOL programs in collaboration with Marketing and Healthcare Professional teams.
• Development and implementation of partnership initiatives with Social Media teams, identifying and activating relevant experts.
• Supervision of strategic events and engagement programs, including priority setting, coordination of stakeholders and monitoring of results.
• Rising Stars Program - Identification and support of emerging talents.
• KOL & Ambassadors Program - Structuring and developing the professional network.
• Speaker Coaching - Preparation of speakers, presentation reviews and training sessions.
• Strategic Events - Design and coordination of high-stakes meetings and events.

Head of Communication, PR, Events & Influence at STRAUMANN GROUP FRANCE (2020-11 – 2025-04)

Led communication, events, PR and influence strategies for five brands in France, within an international and highly regulated environment. Managed a team of four and a portfolio of 200+ events per year.

• Managed a team of 4 people, defining priorities, allocating workloads and supporting team development.
• Led a portfolio of 200+ events per year in France and internationally, including congresses, symposia, training sessions and client events.
• Led major internal and external events, including the ADF Congress, coordinating Global and local teams, speakers, partners and external agencies.
• Designed and deployed engagement initiatives to strengthen participation, interaction and the overall experience around events.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams across Marketing, Medical, Commercial and Communication, as well as external agencies and partners.
• Managed an annual budget of more than €1.2M, monitoring commitments, optimizing resources and ensuring cost control.
• CODIR Seminars - Preparation of executive presentations, speaker coaching, rehearsals and technical production supervision.
• 200+ events/year - Management of a large-scale event portfolio involving multiple stakeholders and formats.
• "Esthetic Days", Majorque - Design of an experiential event combining a commercial experience, VIP reception and an international conference with speakers.

Events Manager at STRAUMANN GROUP FRANCE (2018-02 – 2020-10)

Managed the production and coordination of professional and corporate events, from initial brief to on-site delivery, in collaboration with internal teams, agencies and external partners.

• Managed end-to-end event projects, from concept and planning through production, on-site coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinated agencies, venues and external suppliers, covering logistics, technical production, audiovisual, catering and event services.
• Managed schedules, budgets and operational constraints, ensuring smooth execution and a high-quality participant experience.
• Delivered events in France and internationally, working with multiple stakeholders in demanding and regulated environments.
• Professional congresses and events - Coordination of events bringing together healthcare professionals, experts, partners and internal teams.
• Corporate and client events - Development of formats tailored to communication, relationship-building and engagement objectives.
• Complex event productions - Coordination of technical, logistical and operational requirements from preparation through on-site delivery.

Customer Support Experience | Interim assignment at GROUPE CREDIT AGRICOLE (2016-03 – 2018-02)

Managed client requests and claims related to domestic and international financial transactions, in coordination with internal operational teams.

Events Stage Manager / Free Lance at Self-employed (2016-01 – 2019-01)

• Managed the production and on-site coordination of corporate and brand events, from planning to delivery.
• Coordinated suppliers, technical teams and partners across logistics, production and event operations.
• Delivered projects in varied environments, adapting to changing requirements and operational constraints.

Senior Event Manager at WiIN-WIN.COM (2011-09 – 2016-03)

Led the design, production and delivery of large-scale event and brand experience projects for international clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, agencies and external partners.

• Managed end-to-end event projects, from initial brief and concept development to production, on-site delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including creative, technical, production and logistics suppliers.
• Managed complex budgets, timelines and operational requirements, ensuring quality, consistency and smooth execution.
• Designed multi-channel experiences combining events, visitor experiences, press relations, content and brand activations.
• Mercedes-Benz / Opéra Pop-up Store - Managed the production of the brand's first automotive pop-up store at Opéra, within a €2M project, combining visitor experience, press conferences and test drives, evening events and a pop-up market.

Head of Customer Experience [VIP] at BANQUE NEUFLIZE OBC (2006-09 – 2011-08)

• Managed a team of 8 people, coordinating priorities, workload and project delivery.
• Managed communication and client engagement projects in a demanding private banking environment.
• Worked closely with high-net-worth clients, developing strong standards of service and relationship management.

MASTER in RELATIONS PUBLIQUES, RELATIONS PRESSE ET EVENEMENTIEL – ECS PARIS 16 (2012)