Hugues de Foucauld

CEO - Digital Innovation, Transformation, Business Development, Performance Management

France

About

A seasoned, energetic, committed and strategically innovative senior executive, I have extensive experience in leading all aspects of business operations. As a Business Development Manager with over 30 years of experience and extensive experience in international markets (Europe and North America), I have a proven track record of leading high-level P&L activities, prioritizing investments to ensure sustainable business success and optimizing global resources. Recognized as an inspirational leader, energizing collaborative and diverse teams, I add value and contribute to the success of organizations by building loyal audiences, improving processes and growing business, revenue and profitability. Investing in digital innovation and transforming teams through collaboration and co-construction, I manage performance in highly competitive markets and strict financial targets.

Experience

  • Secrétaire général at Société de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul France
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Accompagnement de l'association nationale et des associations départementales dans les domaines opérationnels, d'expertises techniques et de gestion.

  • Founding President at EngageInnov
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Consulting in business development strategy, marketing, business transformation and coaching of operational teams.

  • Board Member at 2 minutes de bonheur
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

    This start-up builds communication tools for couples, inter-generation & family relationships through 3 main products (cards, leaflets & podcasts), available in retail stores, on-line with additional services (BtoC) and customized for companies (BtoB).

  • Chief Executive Officer at Factuel
    Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Launch of this start-up as a new digital media of investigation: investors, operating a global and growing business, hiring key people, branding, subscriptions acquisition and retention and digital development.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Bayard Usa & Bayard Canada
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2022 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    As global CEO for North America, i developed operational policies and strategic plans for increasing organizational effectiveness. I grew business ($45M) by innovating and rollling out new organizations in two countries and 6 locations, staffing key hires, transforming and energizing 200+ employees, streamlining internal processes and developing top-tier branding and products. Reporting overall business operations, I partnered and influenced the decision-making process of the board of directors. Some of my key contributions include : - Increased market share and generated an additional 15% revenue, strengthening content, developing acquisition-retention, boosting digital operations via the implementation a new customer-centric and multichannel strategy. - Led and implemented a new digital strategy generating 50% more revenues and growing opportunities to spread the company’s mission in 10 other English-speaking countries. - Encouraged fundraisers and donors by employing a three-year new business strategy for a faith-based Foundation (501c3), growing donations by 25%. - Delivered a 10% global profitability, by restructuring and investing in digital and systems.