As a CEO with 27 years of experience, he has led the international expansion of five successful companies, managing over 400 employees across nine countries. In addition to his success in building and managing companies, He has led three M&A deals valued at over €650 million, demonstrating his ability to identify strategic opportunities and execute complex transactions.
As a senior expert in business development for industries and businesses, He has vast experience designing and implementing multimillion-euro action plans for governments, international organisations, and large enterprises. He is a member of the investment committee of the largest VC in Europe, the European Innovation Council.
As a venture builder, He has extensive experience developing entrepreneurial ecosystems for emerging countries and large corporations (intra-entrepreneurship). One of his most notable accomplishments has been creating a digital platform for creating new business models for large corporations. This platform allows employees with entrepreneurial skills to develop their business ideas and turn them into investment opportunities for corporate funds. His methodology has been adopted by well-known organisations such as Toyota and EY, demonstrating the efficacy of his approach. His experience in venture creation has enabled him to offer a unique perspective and innovative solutions that have assisted companies and governments in encouraging entrepreneurship and driving growth. His ability to identify and nurture entrepreneurial talent has resulted in the formation of new businesses and investment opportunities, thereby contributing to the growth of vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems in a variety of contexts.
As a venture capitalist, He is a member of the European Accelerator Council's investment committee, the largest venture capital fund in deep tech investments, with a total size of 8 billion euros. He is directly responsible for making decisions on annual investments worth 300 million euros. His expertise in deep technologies has enabled him to identify and invest in promising startups with the potential to revolutionise their respective industries. He learned the value of having a strategic vision and a thorough understanding of the market. It has also taught him the importance of developing solid relationships with large corporations and working with them to develop new business models.
