Lionel Roux

CEO at Wimi

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

After a first successful entrepreneurial experience and 5 years of management consulting, I launched a new company in 2010, Wimi, who provides the most efficient, user friendly and simple collaborative SaaS platform for SMEs, associations and public organizations. Specialties: Software as a Service Cloud Computing Collaborative platforms and tools Strategic consulting Project management Business development Entrepreneurship

Experience

  • CEO at Wimi
    Oct 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

    I co-founded Wimi, the leading European teamwork solution. We believe teamwork is most efficient around projects. Wimi is a project-centric platform, empowering teams to organize themselves, communicate, produce and finally deliver their objectives. Empower your Teams. Check it out here: www.wimi-teamwork.com

  • Venture Co-Founder at adVentures (Startup Studio)
    Oct 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

    adVentures is a startup studio. We found and breed innovative startups creating value and ultimately contributing to the common good. I co-founded Wimi in 2010. Our studio operates mainly from Paris, and we've incorporated our ventures in Paris and NYC. www.adventures-studio.com

  • Director at WMI Consulting
    Nov 2005 - Apr 2011 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Management of strategic consulting projects Growth strategy, diversification, investments, public policies, due-diligences, … Design and launch of Internet platforms Project management New service development Launch and development of new activities Implementation of innovative collaborative tools Main industries: Telecoms / Mobile Multimedia, Digital services, Capital investments, Public organizations

  • Strategy consultant at British Telecom
    Jul 2004 - Sep 2004 · 3 mos

    Designed distribution strategy for the BT VoIP offers (Internet telephony) to the SMB market Introduced generalized framework to build distribution strategies of disruptive technology products

  • Director of North American Operations at Nutec Division America
    Feb 2000 - Nov 2003 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    General management & Marketing strategy Launched and managed an international start-up company manufacturing special fuels and lubricants Led and launched more than 30 new product development projects Achieved solid brand awareness & substantial market share through a creative differentiation strategy Grew a distribution network counting 983 dealers in less than three years Managed strategic partnership/sponsorships Built disruptive distribution channels (fuel by mail) Established major customer accounts (e.g. Mercedes, Honda, Yamaha) -Implemented innovative services (e.g. on-site delivery, downloadable set-up)