Axel Julhes

Facility Manager | Flagship Operations & Building Strategy - Nike Champs-Elysées Flagship (HOI Paris)

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Over the past 10 years, I have contributed to major retail transformations, including flagship operations (Nike Champs-Élysées), concept launches (first Nike Unite in France), and large-scale store openings and refits. I have successfully led large teams and driven operational excellence across both front-of-house and back-of-house functions. Currently serving as Facilities Manager for Nike’s House of Innovation in Paris, I lead the full scope of building operations for one of the brand’s most complex environments in EMEA. In this role, I oversee operational strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and business continuity, ensuring seamless and resilient day-to-day operations. I collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Retail, Brand, Construction, IT, and external partners, to align operational priorities with business needs, while managing critical infrastructure projects and safeguarding Nike’s standards. I am motivated by environments where operational excellence, strategic thinking, and collaboration drive measurable impact at scale. Open to future opportunities that leverage my experience in retail operations, facilities management, and strategic leadership, both locally and internationally.

Experience

  • Nike (On-site)
    • Facilities Manager - HOI Paris Flagship
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

      As Facilities Manager for Nike's flagship HOI Paris, I oversee end-to-end building operations, combining strategic leadership, risk management, and operational execution. I'm responsible for ensuring business continuity, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience, while driving alignement across internal and external stakeholders in a highly complex retail and corporate environment. I lead critical decisions related to infrastructure, compliance, and operational priorities, while managing high-impact projects and safeguarding Nike's standards across all building operations.

    • Grand Opening Lead (France) — Opening & Refit Projects
      Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Coordinating all back-of-house operations, stock flow planning, and system setup prior to opening. • Partnering closely with store leadership, field teams, and HQ departments to align timelines, deliverables, and operational milestones. • Managing cross-functional collaboration between retail, merchandising, facilities, IT, and third-party vendors. • Supporting on-the-ground teams during the pre-opening phase and ensuring seamless transition to business-as-usual post-opening.

    • Senior Building Operations Specialist
      Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Leading a strategic stretch assignment focused on the full operational coordination of Nike’s flagship building on the Champs-Élysées. • Ensure seamless building functionality across retail, corporate, and event spaces, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners. • Lead initiatives related to facility management, security, logistics, and daily operational flow across all levels of the building. • Act as a central point of contact for senior leadership, providing high-level visibility and reporting on operational performance and project support. • Contribute to a holistic consumer and employee experience, aligning the building's environment with Nike’s innovation and brand standards.

  • Vendeur - Contrat étudiant at DECATHLON
    Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo