STEPHANIE: CEO - USA

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iCEO™: 93851
Position: CEO
Nationality: USA
Home Country: France
 

Experience

CMO, CRO and President of four different telecom and tech companies. I am an executive leader, advisor, and diversity advocate. I help companies unlock growth, transform markets, and lead through change. ​With 25+ years of experience from Fortune 500s to scaling startups, I specialise in strategic transformation through building high-performing teams and inclusive cultures.

Major Achievements

Capacity Magazine’s 100 Global Telecom Executives in 2020 and Top 20 Women to Watch in 2018 ​ ​Guided the GSMA through the COVID-19 crisis and transformed the marketing function to better rise to the mobile industry`s complex challenges. Executed a financial turnaround and supported the recovery of the organisation. ​ Marketing and Brand Strategy transformation at Colt Technology Services: Defined, led and executed an overhaul of marketing and brand, gaining industry-wide recognition for innovative go-to-market strategies, underpinning 20% of order intake. Led early-stage expansion efforts following Series D funding of a tech startup, driving critical growth initiatives. Doubled the sales & sales engineering function staff, created and staffed a marketing team, including a full rebrand in six months. ​ Strategic Growth at euNetworks: Led the go-to-market strategy and all operations ​ Advocacy for Women in Tech: Founded the European Women’s Network of a Fortune 500 company in 2013 and supported early corporate advocacy for the UN Girl Up Programme. I have consistently championed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through executive leadership and initiatives for women and girls in tech.

Industry Sector Competencies

• IT/Computer Hardware
• Software
• Telecommunications
• Private Equity

Professional Objectives

• Function: COO, CRO, CEO, CMO, NED
• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Part time, Coaching on demand
• Prefered Locations: Paris but very malleable to travel.

Additional Professional Interests

• Operational Coaching on demand
• Non Executive Director Assignments

Countries Covered

• France
• USA

Operational Competencies

• DEI strategy (Professional)
• Business development (Professional)
• New product or service launch (Expert)

 

Nationality:
USA
Home Country:
France
Availability:
Full time
Part time
Coaching on demand
Education:
Masters Accounting
Languages:
English, French
Management experience:
More than 15 years
Company size:
Start-up, Multinational
Founder or co-founder:
Yes