Xavier Brucker

Managing Partner, Mews Labs | Business-Driven AI for Industrial Operations

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

I lead Mews Labs, the AI and advanced analytics arm of Mews Partners—a 300+ expert consulting group with 30+ years in industrial operations. 20+ years building and scaling technology businesses across SaaS businesses and industries. I've created and run business units in high-growth stages, led teams from 10 to 200+, and deployed complex systems in operational environments where execution matters more than theory. My experience spans large program management, digital transformation, SaaS platforms, and AI deployment in industrial sectors. I've managed P&Ls, built products from concept to market, and bridged the gap between innovation and operational reality. Today, I focus on AI and GenAI in industrial settings—helping companies move from pilot to production with measurable business impact. What drives my work: strategic vision combined with operational execution. Technology means nothing if it doesn't survive real-world constraints and deliver results.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at Mews Labs
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Mews Labs is the AI and advanced analytics arm of Mews Partners, focused on business-driven AI for industrial operations—manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, process industries. We deploy decision intelligence systems and GenAI tools that combine: • Data science + equipment physics + domain expertise (hybrid modeling) • Purpose-built GenAI for industrial contexts (technical documentation, maintenance procedures, knowledge management, production support) • Proven domains: production planning/scheduling, predictive/prescriptive maintenance, S&OP scenario testing, asset management, energy optimization Our approach: Pilot to production with governance. No AI for AI's sake—measurable operational impact.

  • Partner, AI and data science at Mews Partners
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Leading AI and advanced analytics practice within Mews Partners, an independent management consulting firm serving industry, retail, and services sectors. Built the practice from strategy through delivery, combining Mews Partners' 30+ years of operational expertise with cutting-edge AI/data science and GenAI to deliver deployment-ready solutions. Focus areas: • Digital Transformation • Innovation management • Operational excellence through decision intelligence • Pilot-to-production deployment with governance Bridge between data science innovation and operational deployment—ensuring AI projects move from pilot to production with proper governance and change management.

  • Member of the Advisory Board at PowWow Energy
    Jul 2016 - Present · 10 yrs

    PowWow Energy is a fast growing Green-Tech Startup from the Silicon Valley, providing SaaS data and image services. PowWow Energy uses machine learning and big data analysis to monitor and optimize big farms’ irrigation and field management, and save energy and water. Focusing on SaaS product management and market strategy.

  • Head of Product and Business Development at QuickSign
    Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

    QuickSign is a fast-growing SaaS Fin-Tech start-up company, providing digitization services to financial institutions throughout Europe. QuickSign manages the complete contract application workflow, including machine learning-based automated document management, KYC, and digital signature. In charge of business development and product strategy.

  • Product management and Growth Strategy at Green Tech - Digital Healthcare
    Apr 2014 - Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Various consultancy missions, mostly for startup companies in California: Offer definition, strategy and product management with strong emphasis on SaaS digital technologies, big data and new distribution models. Worked in various sectors: GreenTech, healthcare, electronic payment