Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Seasoned strategy consultant, educator, and author with over 30 years of experience advising executives, leading transformations, and shaping business models. Founder and Managing Partner of Cazals & Partners since 1998, I support organizations in corporate and business strategy, digital and AI-driven transformation, and innovation, including Blue Ocean, antifragile, and sustainability strategies. Alongside consulting, I have a strong academic track record as Adjunct Professor at HEC Paris, lecturer at ESSEC Business School, and Paris 8 University. I design and lead executive programs, bridging theory and practice to help leaders build resilient and forward-looking organizations. Author and co-author of multiple reference books on AI, digital strategy, and antifragility, I also contribute as a video columnist for Xerfi. Colonel in the French Gendarmerie’s operational reserve, I serve as advisor on strategy and foresight. Passionate about guiding leaders in navigating uncertainty and seizing opportunities.
• Adjunct Professor (since January 2017) • Affiliate Professor (June 2015 - December 2016 ) • Lecturer (September 2011 - May 2015) • Academic Director of Customised Programs • Professor in the Executive MSc in Geopolitics and Geo-economics of Emerging Africa • Professor in the Global Executive Master in Management
• Consulting & Training on Innovative Strategies: Antifragile Strategy, Blue Ocean Strategy, Business Models Design, Digital Strategies and Transformation, Data-Driven Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data • QUALIOPI Certified • https://www.cazals.fr
6 books and 6 chapters of collective works
• Reserve officer, assigned to the 'Strategy and Forecasting' department in the Office of the Director General. • Member of the National Gendarmerie Scientific Council. • Training activities at the Gendarmerie Higher Military Education Center (CEMS-G) • Member of the Digital Reserve