Yawen HU

CEO

Paris, Île-de-France, France11 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

16 years of international experience across diverse industries.
Expert in bridging C-level strategy with field execution.
Proven leadership in high-stakes transformation projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic advisor in the Telecom and Digital Services sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

It StrategyLeadership DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementProduct ManagementProduct MarketingBusiness DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementCustomer ExperienceProject ManagementDigital Transformation

Other Skills

ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)China Business DevelopmentCXO level engagementIT Enabled Business TransformationBusiness StrategyCloudLean Process ImprovementP&L ManagementPeople ManagementChange ManagementSales ManagementBig-picture ThinkingSales OperationsInternational Sales

About

Cultivated throughout 16 years of international experience across Telecom, Digital Services, and Luxury & Retail, I built Nexform Partners to support global organizations in bridging the gap between C-level strategy and field execution. I go beyond traditional advisory to deliver pragmatic, results-driven leadership across: - Strategic Advisory & Operating Models: transformation scale-up, organizational design, and Al/Data/Cloud strategy. - Complex Program Delivery: steering high-stakes transformations with robust governance and portfolio management. - Transition Management: providing immediate leadership to maintain momentum during critical phases. - Global Strategy & "Velocity" Decoding: leveraging deep expertise in China tech landscape to help bridge European digital sovereignty with global competitive speed.

Experience

Nexform partners

CEO and Founder

Jul 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

I founded and lead Nexform Partners in delivering results-driven leadership and strategic advisory services.
Cultivate expertise in Al/Data/Cloud strategy to support organizational transformation.
Provide immediate leadership during critical transition phases to sustain project momentum.
Develop robust governance frameworks for complex program delivery, ensuring successful outcomes.
Act as a China Subject Matter Expert, providing strategic guidance on digital trends, regulatory landscapes, and market-specific technological execution, leveraging deep China expertise to catalyze growth for Chinese firms scaling in Europe and international brands navigating the complexities of the Chinese digital landscape.

ManagementIT StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leadership DevelopmentChina Business Development

Kering

CTO Office Advisor and Lead Strategic Programs

Feb 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

Strategic Advisor to the Group CTO, driving global tech transformation and organizational modernization.
Initiated and led Scaling up Program to industrialize tech and digital operating model, drive innovation & simplification.

Onepoint

Business & IT Strategy and Transformation Director

Jan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

Typical missions: Transformation Director, C-suite Advisory, Program Steering
Expertise in IT Strategy, C-suite Advisory, Enterprise Transformation Design, Executive Coaching, Target Operating Model definition, Cloud Advisory, Business & Technical Consulting, Major Program Steering across multiple sectors.
Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships by crafting impactful value propositions aligned with C-level priorities.
Solid experience supporting CTO & CDIO of global luxury leader, notably in shaping governance frameworks, optimizing organizational models, and driving operational excellence. Led IT strategy initiatives, Platformization Journey, AI-driven Innovation Programs, Subject Matter Expert on International Strategy, in particular China-related topics, effectively balancing global ambitions with local market dynamics.

ManagementCXO level engagementIT Enabled Business TransformationIT StrategyBusiness StrategyLeadership Development+1

Orange business

2 roles

Head of Transformation MultiCloud Services & Hyperscalers Program Director

Sep 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Head of Transformation of 650+ people for 2 service lines #ProfessionalService & #Managed Service;
Hyperscaler Programs director, managing transversal governance Hyperscalers (#Azure #AWS #GCP #FlexibleEngine) practices activities.
Pilote transformation programs such as Lean-Agile transformation, One Managed Services, One delivery Model, Lean PnL, Common Job Role, Hyperscalers professional services transformation, New way of working.
Launched an SAFe ART in line with business value stream.
Team recruitment & team management & & people management & workforce management.
Certified #AgileChangeManager; Certified #SAFeAgilist by Scaled Agile, Inc.

ManagementCloudLean Process ImprovementP&L ManagementIT StrategyAgile Methodologies+3

Chief of Staff to the Executive SVP Orange Business

Feb 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Project Management Office for International Business/IB of OBS (3000+people).
Drive International Business overall business KPI, revenue & margin, manage IB level programs & initiatives, orchestrate regional activities including Europe, America, APAC, IMEAR to achieve overall business objectives.
Stakeholder management, leadership team management, key role recruitment, event management.
Supporting the Executive in decision-making, and Major Carve-out of Orange Cyberdefense

ManagementSales ManagementBig-picture ThinkingStakeholder ManagementSales OperationsProgram Management+5

Orange

3 roles

IoT Marketing Product Owner @Orange Innovation

Promoted

Mar 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos

In 2016 Orange Group designated IoT as a strategic priority. As IoT Product Owner, Yawen
Led the design and evolution of a flagship IoT product line;
Showcased key products and solutions in Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2017;
Developed Strategic Partnership with Harmonie Mutuelle for the e-Health solution;
Managed and promoted major partnerships to deliver end-to-end IoT Solutions.
Skillsets in #IoT, #marketing, #ValueCreation, #ProductManagement, #communication
Certified #ProfessionalMarketingProductManager by L'Institut Supérieur du Marketing

Product MarketingManagementInternet of Things (IoT)Product ManagementProduct InnovationMarketing+3

Market & Industry Intelligence Consultant

Oct 2013 – Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Market intelligence, Startup incubation, development acceleration, supplier and partner assessment, supplier and partner relationship management, portfolio management, executive training, CSR

ManagementPortfolio ManagementMarketing IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentSupplier AuditsIT Strategy+4

Big-data Customer Experience Project Manager - Recruited in Orange Talent Program

Jan 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

Recruited in Orange Groupe's Talent program
Managed various projects by leveraging data mining / big data methodology and tools to analyse, anticipate and improve customer satisfaction and service quality

ManagementCross-cultural Communication SkillsCustomer ExperienceTelecommunicationsProject ManagementCustomer Experience Management+1

Procter & gamble

Service Manager for Virtual Solutions

Jul 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

In charge of Virtual Solutions’ business in China and in ASEAN within a Global Business Services team
Manage a consultant team accross APAC(based in Singapore/Shanghai/India) with high level expertise of virtual solutions #AR #VR.
Leverage virtual solutions technology to drive transformative changes in business process
Support Marketing & Sales executives to get major contracts signed with Top 14 Global Partners of P&G

ManagementTeam ManagementIntercultural SkillsProject Portfolio ManagementIT StrategyDigital Transformation+4