Mar 2023 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs

Feb 2021 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• I lead our business development activities for Game Tech in France & Southern Europe. This means I get to spend most of my days helping creators, developers, studios and publishers make and distribute amazing games with AWS! Having been passionate about video games for all my life, this is a dream job.
• Let me know if we can help you with credits, specialized technology, expertise, and by leveraging all that the Amazon ecosystem has to offer!
• Prior to this role, I was in charge of Amazon Web Service’s relationship with Venture Capital firms in France and the startups they back, helping them to build great business. In my previous lives, I’ve also been a multiple-time startup Founder, CEO, Chief Business Development Officer, Business Angel, Hospitality Operator and Restaurant Owner.

Dec 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Venture Capital Business Development Manager for AWS in France and passionate about startups, entrepreneurship and investments.
• My role: leverage all that the Amazon ecosystem has to offer with the goal of accompanying not only startups and entrepreneurs to build great business, but also helping Venture Capital firms give greater value to their startup portfolio.
• Just a few examples of the advantages and benefits of the AWS startup programs:
• Access to promotional credits
• Introductions to investors or enterprises where there are potential partnerships
• Sales and marketing resources on Amazon’s platforms for software products or physical goods
• Shared insider knowledge and experience through mentorship programs
• Champion your startups across all of Amazon

Jun 2016 – Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Paris Area, France

• World’s Leading Daytime Hotel Booking Platform
• Partner & CBDO Since June 2016
• Head of Global Sales, Account Management, and Inside Sales Departments (Team of 35 in 3 offices in Paris, New York, Hong Kong)
• Head of B2B / Corporate Travel / Strategic Partnerships (Team of 3)
• Head of Key Accounts (Prospecting, Signing, Account Management, Business Reviews) (Team of 2)
• General Manager of the US Market from January 2018 (market opening in 2015):
• 230 % growth ytoy in bookings and 140% in acquisition
• General Manager and market opener of the APAC Market from February 2017:
• 200% growth ytoy in bookings & 180% in acquisition
• In charge of all new market openings (Presence in 28 countries)
• Board Member and Shareholder

Jan 2012 – Sep 2024 · 12 yrs 8 mos · Paris Area, France

Apr 2011 – May 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Beirut, Lebanon

• Lebanon’s Leading Private Concierge Company (Successfully sold)
• Concept creation from idea to sale
• Business Plan, Opening, Management, Finance, Legal & Administrative duties
• Implementation of a SaaS solution and a mobile app in order to better address client requests
• Achievement of $8.5 M in revenue per year during the last year
• Expanded the Business to 350 clients (B2B/B2C, Annual Membership)
• Successfully expansion from a team 1 to 16 people
• In charge of the delivery of the highest quality of service and customer satisfaction
• Development and implementation of comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies
• Admin of Salesforce CRM software
• Recruitment, training, and management of all team members

Sep 2006 – Jan 2011 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Paris, France

• Head Concierge Members of the Clefs d’Or. Team of 24 people
• Responsible for crafting unique experiences for VIP clients as well as all outside guest experiences. Making the impossible possible
• In charge of internal organization of the concierge’s desk: Team management, quality control of services, and choice of suppliers
• Head Butler
• Management and leadership of two departments (Butler and Room Service). Team of 32 people

May 2005 – Sep 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos · Beirut, Lebanon

• Creation, launch and general management of the restaurant and bar
• Responsible for customer satisfaction, P&L, staff, menu, suppliers, inventory, and marketing

Sep 2003 – Dec 2004 · 1 yr 3 mos · Paris, France

• Financial and tax engineering, tax exemptions
• Consulting and sales of financial products to private individuals

May 2001 – May 2003 · 2 yrs · New York, New York / Paris, France

• Assistant Project Head New York - January 2003 - May 2003
• Creation and opening of Mix, a new restaurant concept
• Launch and establishment of the Communications / Promotion policy in charge of customer journey and satisfaction
• Executive Assistant to Mr. Ducasse Paris - September 2001 - December 2002
• Responsible for the completion and production of various projects and events
• Designed the loyalty card program
• Developed a bible for all of the group’s restaurant
• Coordinated the different establishments abroad, management of administrative matters
• Barman PLAZA ATHENEE Hotel***** Paris, France May 2001 - September 2001 Palace hotel
• Participated in the reopening of the bar

Sep 2000 – May 2001 · 8 mos · Paris, France

• Concept creation, opening, day-to-day management: customer satisfaction, P&L, staff, menu, suppliers, inventory, and marketing.

Sep 1999 – Sep 2000 · 1 yr · Paris, France