About Stephane
🔹 Strategic Growth Catalyst for Complex Businesses | M&A, Pharma, Market Expansion
With 20+ years leading transformation in high-stakes environments (Baxter, Parexel, private equity, scale-ups), I don’t just advise—I deliver results. From €2.5M revenue growth in 3 years to steering €350M global portfolios and integrating €13M acquisitions, I blend strategic clarity with hands-on execution.
Multilingual (🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸), cross-industry, and laser-focused on value creation. Whether it’s entering new markets, fixing underperformance, or launching products, I bring the full stack: Strategy → Governance → Delivery.
Let’s turn complexity into traction.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Nîmes (up to 50km)
Experience
- Simplify The ComplexSr ConsultantRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)January 2024 - May 2025 (1 year and 4 months)Andorre-la-Vieille, Andorra🧩 Project Title:Business Exit & Investment Strategy Advisor – Shareholder Negotiation & Transition🏢 Client / Sector:Private Shareholder – SME (Consumer Sector, Confidential)🎯 Context / Objective:I was contracted as a Senior Consultant to support one of two shareholders during the cessation of a jointly owned business. The objective was to develop a clear, data-driven separation protocol and guide the client through negotiation, resolution, and post-exit investment strategy.🧰 Key Missions:- Led financial and operational analysis of business to support cessation plan- Developed a balanced exit protocol based on facts and risk assessments- Acted as negotiator and intermediary between both shareholders- Avoided escalation to formal arbitration through structured negotiation- Delivered an actionable investment roadmap tailored to the client’s capital gain🚀 Results & Impact:✅ Achieved a fair and conflict-free shareholder separation, mitigating legal exposure✅ Designed a multi-scenario investment plan to redeploy client capital strategically✅ Enabled client to transition confidently from operational role to investor positioning
- Simplify The ComplexSr ConsultantE-COMMERCEJuly 2019 - July 2025 (6 years)Andorre-la-Vieille, Andorra🧩 Project Title:Interim General Manager & Strategic Consultant – SWAG Sport In’L🏢 Client / Sector:SWAG Sport In’L – Sportswear Distribution (B2B) - Andorra🎯 Context / Objective:SWAG Sport In’L, a newly created company, needed strategic and operational leadership to position itself in the European sportswear distribution market. The business faced margin pressures, supplier dependency, and financial performance challenges in a highly competitive environment.🧰 Key Missions:- Designed and implemented a sustainable go-to-market strategy- Led commercial negotiations to secure exclusive supply from top-tier sports brands- Performed deep financial analysis to identify cash flow risks and cost leakages- Introduced margin-optimizing measures across procurement and sales- Built a scalable operational model from startup to growth phase🚀 Results & Impact:✅ +7% operating margin increase by Year 2✅ €5.5M revenue generated within 3 years of activity✅ Conversion during COVID19 to e-market✅ Strengthened brand visibility and supplier loyalty through strategic partnerships
- Simplify The ComplexSr ConsultantRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)July 2016 - June 2019 (2 years and 11 months)Londres, United KingdomFounder & Business Development Consultant – Launch of wholesale company (Brands Sourcing Partners) in UK - Sportswear Distribution – B2B Retail Supply🎯 Context / Objective:In a highly competitive European market, I established and led a whole sale company supplying major sports brands to European distributors. The challenge was to grow from zero, secure brand sourcing, and overcome financial bottlenecks in early operations.🧰 Key Responsibilities:- Founded and structured wholesale company /UK- Negotiated long-term sourcing contracts with premium sports brands- Organize logistic in EU countries🚀 Key Achievements:✅ Secured brand partnerships ensuring long-term supply stability✅ Generated €2.5M in revenue growth within 3 years
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Education
- Master in Molecular ChemistryAix-Marseille University1995Molecular chemistry
- EngineerECOLE CENTRALE1997Engineer
Certifications
- 6 SIGMA - Black beltPAREXEL2007
- Finance budgeting, Forecastin and cashflow ManagementMCE2008