Paris, Île-de-France, France
CEO / COO | Complex Operations & Infrastructure | Restructuring | Mobility, Rail & Industrial Systems 30+ years of international executive leadership across transport, infrastructure and asset-intensive industries, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. Led large-scale mobility systems including metro, tramways, BRT, mass transit networks and high-speed rail (LGV), as well as industrial and service organizations across Europe, Africa and the Americas, delivering performance in demanding, multi-stakeholder environments. Core strengths: • P&L leadership & large-scale operations (asset-intensive, safety-critical environments) • Delivery of complex programs (infrastructure, systems integration, commissioning) • Operational transformation (safety, reliability, cost and performance improvement) • Public sector interface & governance (authorities, regulators, contractual frameworks) Operate at the intersection of operations, infrastructure and performance, with a strong focus on safety, availability and long-term value creation. Track record of building high-performing teams, stabilizing critical operations and delivering measurable results in complex contexts. Open to CEO / COO / General Management roles in infrastructure, mobility and industrial sectors, in France or internationally. Let’s connect.
General Manager | Urban Mobility Network | RATP Dev Casablanca (Morocco) Leading one of Africa’s largest multimodal urban transport systems, covering ~100 km of infrastructure (4 tramway lines, 2 BRT lines) and serving up to 370,000 passengers daily. Key responsibilities: • Full P&L accountability and executive leadership of operations, maintenance and safety across the network • Strategic interface with the Transport Authority, managing contractual performance and governance • Oversight of large-scale operations in a high-demand, safety-critical urban environment • Leadership of investment programs and operational transformation initiatives to enhance performance and service quality • Preparation and scaling of operations for major international events (AFCON 2025, FIFA World Cup 2030), including capacity, reliability and service readiness Key achievements: • Secured extension of the operating mandate, reinforcing long-term partnership with the authority • Strengthened operational performance, safety standards and service reliability across the network • Delivered strategic initiatives supporting network growth and capacity increase • Positioned the network to meet the operational and service challenges of major international events Recognized for delivering performance at scale in a complex political environment, high-visibility and fast-growing urban environment.
Interim Executive | Turnaround & Restructuring | Infrastructure, Rail & Industrial Operations Appointed on multiple international mandates to stabilize, restructure and transform complex, underperforming or high-risk operations across transport, infrastructure and industrial environments. Key responsibilities: • Full P&L accountability, including rapid performance assessment and implementation of recovery plans • Leadership of large-scale turnaround programs (railway systems, infrastructure, industrial and technology projects) across Europe, Africa and the Americas • Stabilization of critical operations (safety, service continuity, asset reliability) in multi-site, asset-intensive environments • Restructuring of organizations (cost base, operating models, governance and processes) • Management of large teams (150–2,000 employees) in complex social and operational contexts • Direct interface with key stakeholders (public authorities, shareholders, OEMs including SNCF, Alstom) Key achievements: • Restored operational performance and service continuity in critical situations within tight timeframes • Delivered ~10% revenue uplift through operational recovery and contract optimization • Reduced cost base by ~5% via restructuring and efficiency programs • Improved customer satisfaction by ~20% in degraded operational environments • Resolved major social and operational crises within 6 months Recognized for rapid diagnosis, decisive execution and ability to deliver results in high-pressure, high-complexity environments.
CEO | AI & Autonomous Mobility | Scale-up, Industrialization & International Expansion Led Navya, a pioneer in autonomous mobility and AI-driven transport systems, through a critical growth and structuring phase. Key responsibilities: • Full P&L ownership (€25m revenue) and executive leadership of a 220-employee organization across Europe and the US • Definition and execution of the company’s operational and industrial strategy, supporting IPO readiness • Scaling of operations, including rapid international expansion and establishment of a US production facility within 12 months • Leadership of global operations (France & North America), managing multi-site industrial, R&D and commercial activities • Development of strategic partnerships and key accounts in mobility, technology and public transport ecosystems • Close collaboration with Founder/President and shareholders, including IFRS reporting and governance matters • Oversight of cross-functional transformation programs (industrialization, deployment, safety, cybersecurity and system reliability) Key achievements: • Delivered +300% growth, positioning the company as a leading player in autonomous mobility • Successfully industrialized operations from R&D to production scale, including US footprint • Strengthened governance, financial structuring and operational readiness in preparation for IPO • Secured strategic partnerships supporting international deployment of autonomous solutions Recognized for combining technology vision (AI, autonomous systems, cybersecurity) with strong operational execution in a fast-scaling, high-complexity environment.
Services Direction France | Rail Systems & Mobility | Alstom Led a €110M service business, 600-employee organization across 10 service centers and 30 depots, supporting major rail and urban mobility operations. Key responsibilities: • P&L ownership, driving revenue growth, margin improvement and operational performance • Leadership of nationwide service operations (maintenance, spare parts, repairs, modernization and technical support) • Management of long-term service contracts with Tier 1 operators and public authorities • Development of strategic relationships with key stakeholders (operators, transport authorities, specifiers) • Structuring and scaling service activities to support asset performance, availability and lifecycle optimization Key achievements: • Strengthened market position through development of a comprehensive, high-value service portfolio • Improved operational performance and service delivery across a multi-site, asset-intensive network • Built and led high-performing teams in a demanding, safety-critical environment • Delivered projects and service commitments on time and within budget Recognized for combining strong operational leadership with commercial development, in a competitive and highly regulated environment.
Managing Director Services | Latin America (Chile) | Alstom Transport Led Alstom’s service operations in Chile, managing a 350+ employee organization across maintenance, modernization, parts & repairs and technical support for major urban rail systems. Key responsibilities: • Full operational and financial oversight of service activities, ensuring profitability, performance and service quality • Delivery of a portfolio of 6 major projects, including the largest rail modernization program in Latin America (€250M – 225 NS74 metro cars) • Management of long-term service contracts with key clients, including Santiago Metro and Valparaíso Metro • Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across operations, engineering and project management in a demanding, safety-critical environment • Development of service business, expanding activities and strengthening market positioning in Chile Key achievements: • Successfully delivered large-scale modernization and service programs in a complex operational environment • Strengthened long-term partnerships with major metro operators, supporting network performance and reliability • Improved operational efficiency and service delivery across multiple contracts and sites • Built and developed a high-performing local organization, combining international standards with strong local execution Recognized for delivering performance in a fast-growing, multi-cultural and high-demand environment.