Thomas Mas

Strategy & M&A | Growth Architect | Building AI-Augmented Consulting for Industrial & Mobility Sectors

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

I am a Strategy & M&A Executive with 15+ years of experience driving growth, strategic planning, market intelligence, and business transformation across global industrial and mobility environments. Over the past years, I served as Deputy VP Strategy & Growth at SYSTRA, where I led the Group’s strategic planning cycle, competitive intelligence activities, and supported M&A execution. My hybrid background — combining deep engineering expertise with strong strategic and financial acumen — enables me to navigate complex ecosystems, challenge assumptions, and support senior leadership in high-stakes decision-making. I specialize in market due diligence, competitive landscape analysis, strategic roadmap design, and M&A execution across rail, aerospace, infrastructure, and broader industrial sectors. I excel at aligning cross-functional teams, translating data into actionable insights, and identifying growth opportunities in rapidly evolving markets. Today, I am building an AI-augmented strategy consulting practice, leveraging advanced training at CentraleSupélec (Executive Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) to integrate AI-driven analysis, predictive insights, and augmented decision-making into strategic advisory engagements. What I bring: • Strategic planning & execution • M&A: target screening, valuation, due diligence, negotiation • Market & competitive intelligence • Business transformation & innovation • C-level stakeholder engagement • Mobility, transportation, aerospace & industrial expertise • Data-driven decision-making enhanced by AI tools and methodologies I thrive in environments where complexity meets transformation, and where strategy must be both ambitious and rigorously grounded in data.

Experience

  • Fractional Chief Strategy Officer | AI-Augmented Advisory at StratGenIA
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Développement d’un conseil en stratégie augmenté par l’IA, orienté croissance et due diligence stratégique – Rail, Aéronautique, Infrastructures & Industrie..

  • SYSTRA ()
    • Directeur adjoint Stratégie et croissance
      Nov 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Supporting the Executive VP in shaping corporate strategy and driving business transformation • Leading market intelligence initiatives to inform C-level decisions, for rail, energy & building sectors • Mid Term Plan coordinator & manager • Overseeing M&A pipeline, target fit analysis, and coordination of due diligence phases • Contributing to strategic planning, new market entry and growth roadmap execution

    • Senior growth & strategy manager
      Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Conducted in-depth competitive and market analyses to support growth strategy • Managed strategic support for M&A initiatives: screening, valuation, financial modeling • Delivered actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic alignment and business impact

  • Hutchinson (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • M&A - Corporate strategy manager - Aerospace, defense & industry
      Jan 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      • Defined and implemented long-term strategic plans for Aerospace and Automotive divisions • Performed target identification, business case modeling, valuation, and due diligence • Led end-to-end M&A deal execution: coordination of internal/external stakeholders and negotiations • Provided in-depth industry intelligence and strategic roadmaps to the Group’s executive committee

    • Railway engineering manager
      Oct 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Led cross-disciplinary project teams for railway engineering solutions • Oversaw the full lifecycle of development projects for anti-vibration systems in rolling stock • Managed bids and contributed to business development in mobility/rail markets • Acted as technical advisor during major tenders across EMEA

  • Alstom (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Train System engineer
      Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Defined functional and architectural system requirements for metro platforms • Led cross-functional arbitration during tenders (performance, safety, cost) • Provided technical expertise on dynamics, acoustics, RAMS, and ergonomics • Supported innovation for new product features in rail vehicles

    • Acoustic engineer
      Jan 2011 - Aug 2016 · 5 yrs 8 mos

      • Managed vibro-acoustic R&D and validation for rolling stock platforms • Conducted advanced simulations (ray tracing, FEM) and experimental tests (TPA, modal analysis) • Supported tenders and customer projects as the central engineering referent • Developed expertise in mechanical systems, noise & vibration control, and duct acoustics

    • Vibro-Acoustic test engineer
      Jul 2009 - Dec 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Performed advanced acoustic testing and product validation for HVAC and fan systems • Conducted TPA and modal analysis for product optimization • Developed custom analysis tools using MATLAB • Acted as technical referent for performance acoustics in railway projects

  • Acoustic Consultant at DGMR
    Jun 2008 - Jun 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Delivered noise mapping and vibration assessments for infrastructure projects • Conducted field acoustic measurements and impact analyses • Advised clients on environmental noise mitigation strategies