François Bourachot
Your operational partner to drive your growth and
Paris/Stuttgart
Profil professionnel
Driving Growth and Innovation through Emerging Technologies in a Rapidly Changing World
With over 25 years of international experience, I specialize in leveraging innovative technologies & innovation like AI, blockchain, and open innovation ecosystem to transform businesses and create new and high value.
I guide organizations in defining clear strategies to adopt emerging technologies, optimize processes, unlock growth opportunities, aligning teams, overcoming resistance to change, and driving sustainable success.
By combining global business acumen and technological insight, I help companies navigate complexity and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Vue d'ensemble
33
33
years of professional experience
Expérience
Director New Business Development Europe
Intpact
Stuttgart
2024.06 - Actuel
- Representing Intpact, a solution for bespoke market intelligence driven with AI
Co-Founder & CSO
Hypsous
Stuttgart
2020.09 - 2024.05
- Created a startup that developed a solution for decentralized innovation ecosystems (AI, Blockchain & Services)
Financial Partner & Advisor
MyDocTool
Paris
2016.09 - 2023.01
- E-health company – Follow-up protocol platform (SaaS)
Business Director DACH, Nordics, Poland
NineSigma
Stuttgart
2016.10 - 2020.08
- NineSigma, Japanese company, is a pioneer & leader in Open Innovation services
Global Account Director
Crossknowledge
Paris
2015.01 - 2016.08
- CrossKnowledge is a leader in cloud-based distance learning solutions
COO
7Speaking
Paris
2013.07 - 2014.12
- 7Speaking offers a PAAS for enhanced English communication skills
Director International Bus Development
GlobalEnglish
Paris
2005.06 - 2013.06
- SAAS solution with a range of web-based solutions to boost employee productivity
Business Development Manager Europe
Auralog
Paris
2001.02 - 2004.04
- Auralog was one of the first key players in the edtech industry
Business Development Manager Europe
Bewator
Stockholm
1999.11 - 2001.01
- Leader in access control solutions for intelligent building management
Distribution Channel Manager
Optima Batteries
Stockholm
1996.10 - 1999.10
- New battery technology (enhanced power, increased life cycle, fully recyclable...)
Marketing Projects Manager
KSB
Bayreuth
1991.11 - 1996.09
- KSB, a German corporation, is one of the leading producers of pumps, valves
French-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Stockholm
1991.07 - 1991.10
Formation
Exchange year - Eastern Europe history and politics, Economics
Uppsala University
MBA - International marketing
EM Grenoble
Executive Master - Finance
Sciences Po Paris
Master 2 - International relations
University Paris Panthéon Assas II
Compétences
- AI and Blockchain-Driven Innovation
- International Market Development
- Startup Management
- Change Management
- B2B Marketing
- Strategic & Organizational Transformation
- Complex Sales Expertise
- Dynamic Innovation Ecosystem Builder
- Strategic Advisor & Mentor
- Delivering Measurable Value
Projets réalisés
- Developed a service based on AI and Blockchain technologies.
- Scaled business across 30+ countries including Vietnam, Brazil, Rwanda.
- Secured multi-year contracts, including a €1M+ ARR deal in SAAS.
- Transformed the sales process towards the Challenger Sales approach.
- Crafted & developed a successful multi-million exit strategy for a mid-sized company.
- Developed a new distribution channel in Europe for an industrial product.
- Crafted & leveraged tailored training programs for 100+ strategic partners.
- Grew the business by 35%/year for an open innovation service.
- Acquired 50+ new large accounts.
- Crafted and developed a new PAAS solution.
- Initiated and co-organized a French-Swedish Forum on Economic Intelligence.
Personnalisé
Travel (> 95 countries), Tennis & Table Tennis (competition at regional level), Opera.
Very active reader: 20 new books/month about economy, technology, business
Informations complémentaires
- Travel over 95 countries
- Table tennis & tennis - Team Management
- Opera & Theater
Langues
Français
Langue maternelle
Anglais
Bilingue
Allemand
Bilingue
Espagnol
Opérationnel
Chronologie
Director New Business Development Europe
Intpact
2024.06 - Actuel
Co-Founder & CSO
Hypsous
2020.09 - 2024.05
Business Director DACH, Nordics, Poland
NineSigma
2016.10 - 2020.08
Financial Partner & Advisor
MyDocTool
2016.09 - 2023.01
Global Account Director
Crossknowledge
2015.01 - 2016.08
COO
7Speaking
2013.07 - 2014.12
Director International Bus Development
GlobalEnglish
2005.06 - 2013.06
Business Development Manager Europe
Auralog
2001.02 - 2004.04
Business Development Manager Europe
Bewator
1999.11 - 2001.01
Distribution Channel Manager
Optima Batteries
1996.10 - 1999.10
Marketing Projects Manager
KSB
1991.11 - 1996.09
French-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
1991.07 - 1991.10
MBA - International marketing
EM Grenoble
Executive Master - Finance
Sciences Po Paris
Master 2 - International relations
University Paris Panthéon Assas II
Exchange year - Eastern Europe history and politics, Economics
Uppsala University