Pawel Czartoryjski

Product | Innovation | Business Development

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Telco & IT professional with 17+ years of experience in business, marketing, engineering. o Extensive experience in managing complex digital products, projects and teams o Strong experience in partnership and business development o Proven leadership in cross-functional teams o Fluent in French, English, and Polish

Experience

  • Orange (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Innovation, Global Data Connectivity | Orange Wholesale
      2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      • Driving the strategic management of the innovation and anticipation portfolio for Wholesale Connectivity services • Developing and launching innovative products and services to foster market growth and differentiation. • Leading cross-functional teams to identify and implementing emerging technology trends and transformative solutions. • Managing the partner office for strategic alliances, building and sustaining high-impact collaborations.

    • Product/Partner Director | Orange Innovation
      2018 - 2023 · 5 yrs

      • Driving innovative ideas, solutions and products through leadership and decisive actions • Leading the monetization strategy of the digital services portfolio across the EMEA footprint, with a focus on innovative technology and emerging industry trends. • Managing and growing a team of product/partner managers while overseeing the expansion of existing product work streams. • Coordinating a global team of marketers, engineers, and designers across Europe, China, and India, fostering collaborative relationships with C-level stakeholders. • Driving the development and management of an extensive partner ecosystem, including strategic relationships with GAFAM, OEMs, and telecom service providers. • Spearheading initiatives to create and promote new revenue-generating digital solutions in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

    • Senior Lead Product & Partnership Manager | Orange Group
      2014 - 2018 · 4 yrs

      • Responsible for the mobile digital platforms portfolio, combining strategic partnerships and in-house developments. • Defined and executed monetization strategies with partners, successfully scaling solutions from startup phase to millions in revenue. • Played a pivotal role in driving solution value propositions and partner alignment across diverse markets.

  • Orange Business Services (Paris)
    • IoT Product/Bid Manager | Orange Business Services
      2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

      • Defined the global IoT product portfolio, managing product delivery through both internal teams and external suppliers. • Supported the sales team with bid management and customer meetings, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Managed strategic partnerships with key players like Ericsson, Gemalto, and telecom carriers. • Oversaw product roadmap management and defined offers, aligning internal processes with market needs.

    • Business Development Manager | Orange Business Services
      2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

      • Led the development of strategic activities in emerging technologies such as Cloud computing, IoT, and M2M. • Drove business development through both direct and indirect sales channels across European markets. • Created a unified value proposition for Orange's B2B footprint, leading transformation programs and ensuring group-wide knowledge transfer.

  • Value Added Services Project/Program Manager | Orange France at Orange France
    2005 - 2009 · 4 yrs

    • Managed full project life cycles, delivering 6 different projects and 1 program on time and within budget • Led vendor selection through RFQ processes and managed key vendor relationships (Atos, Cap Gemini, Cisco, Nokia). • Conducted workshops, presentations, and meetings for diverse audiences, including CxO-level stakeholders. • Managed transversal teams of up to 30 individuals, driving collaboration across various departments.

  • Research and Development Engineer | France Telecom at France Telecom
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr

    • Designed and developed new processes and tools for mobile phone validation, testing innovative products and value-added services.