About

 

Executive Summary

Eric is an Executive Coach and Strategic Advisor mainly in Technology, Entertainment, and Telecom (“TMT”). He supports executives on how to improve their leadership skills and to manage the next phase in their career. His work includes coaching C- Level Professionals and Senior Managers with multi-billion dollar companies and start- ups. Award winning CEO, Eric has 25 years' experience in international business and executive leadership to help clients becoming agents of change in today's thriving business world.

Industry Experience

Eric led organizations in TMT industries across several continents (USA, Europe, Asia). He worked for multinational corporations and medium size VC backed business.

Educational Background and Professional Affiliations

  • Eric has a Finance Master's degree – University Paris IX-Dauphine.

  • He is a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation.

  • Eric is certified in CCL’s suite of 360 assessments, the FIRO-B®, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)®, Workplace Big Five Profile™.

  • In addition, Eric is Hogan 360 certified.

  • Eric is fluent in French and English.

 

Background

Eric started his career in 1989 with Ernst & Young in Paris and Los Angeles, specializing in TMT. From 1998 to 2001, He was Finance Director of France Telecom’s Pay-TV division. In 2002, He was appointed Chief Executive of Freeserve. In 2004, the company rebranded into Wanadoo. This major marketing and corporate program is still considered 15 years later as one of the most successful ever achieved in Britain. In 2008, Eric was appointed Chief Executive of the Venda Group (London, New York and Bangkok), leader for cloud applications in ecommerce. He positioned the company for a multi-million dollar exit in 2014.

Awards

  1. Top 100 Most Influential Business French Leaders of today and the future. in 2011 by Enjeux Les Echos.

  2. UK Best Consumer ISP Award As Chief Executive of Wanadoo (formerly Freeserve), Eric led his company to win the UK Best Consumer ISP award three years in a row, 2004, 2005, 2006.

  3. Top 10 Most Influential People in the New Media 2004 by The Guardian.