Cross-border Acquisition Team Integration, global leader in 3D modeling for building sectors: Supporting Paris-based C-level team with team engagement and integration of US-based acquisition as well as with internal and external communications related to the integration.
Post-Covid
Booster: Reenergizing employee experience and organizational performance, mid-size French IT company: Worked
with C-level team on comprehensive talent strategy for French IT company
(600 employees) to improve employee retention and organizational
performance in the post-covid context. The mission involved an evaluation
based on survey results and extensive interviews. Working with leadership,
six initiatives were launched that address the top concerns voiced by employees
and that build connection and cohesion across the company from Lille to
Toulouse and Strasbourg to Nantes, and all sites in between. Working
groups for each of the initiatives were facilitated, and strategic
communications were supported throughout the process.
Leadership Transition and Growth Strategy Preparation, Swiss IT company:
Worked with incoming CEO of IT company based in
Geneva, Switzerland following the acquisition by a French company to support the
leadership transition, solidify a positive corporate culture, and help lay
the organizational foundations for the company’s ambitious growth strategy.
California Climate Change Policy Study and Statewide Stakeholder Engagement, California public policy organization: Designed statewide multi-stakeholder engagement to develop options for meeting the State's goals mandated by SB 32, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Cross-Border Acquisition Management, mid-size French IT company: Managed effort to acquire a Silicon Valley company, developed the team integration process, and advised on the company’s overall North American strategy. Developed initial target list and due diligence based on business analysis, partner interviews, market intelligence and other research. Managed relations with local US business services, US partners and targets. Provided strategic advising and facilitated meetings for French CEO and CFO and provided translation/interpretation as needed.
Strategic Partnership Development in Silicon Valley, large French insurer: Analyzed health technology developments in key industry sectors of interest. Scoped out potential for strategic partnerships, addressing mutual interests, with multiple companies based in Silicon Valley. Managed outreach and facilitated communications among parties.
Corporate Impact Philanthropy, mid-size French company: Managed development and implementation of company-wide philanthropy program. Produced an overview of diverse approaches to corporate philanthropy in the US and France today and the advantages of different management models for giving and employee engagement. Laid out steps for defining the vision, measuring impact and implementing the strategy.
Strategic Partnership Development in France, German startup corporate innovation network: Identified potential long-term partnerships in targeted industry sectors for addressing pan European challenges of global competitiveness, security and climate change.
Business Leader Roundtable Engagement Sessions, California State elected official: Curated groups of CEOs and other leaders, framed outreach communications, designed and facilitated the highly interactive discussions that yielded concrete insights and ideas for promoting business growth and financial sustainability in the state and regional economies.
Relationship Building in Silicon Valley, French startup: Drove outreach to Silicon Valley-based companies and others. Booked and facilitated meetings for founder’s weeklong stay, also providing translation and interpretation as needed. Supported continued communications and development of US strategy.
Organizational Development, US aviation startup: Developed internal systems for improving business process efficiency in growing startup shifting into new market.
