Franck MARS

CEO

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France22 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in Infrastructure & Software industry.
  • Led strategic sales initiatives at Pure Storage.
  • Expert in digital transformation and SaaS technologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and cloud solutions expert with extensive experience in enterprise sales and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationCoaching ProgramsBusiness DevelopmentSales ManagementCustomer SuccessCloud SolutionsStorage ManagementData SecurityData ManagementStorage Solutions

Other Skills

digital coachingemployee engagementproductivitystrategic salesenterprise storagecustomer relationship managementsales forcecloud-based platformhybrid clouddata-driven solutionsIT consumptiondata protectioncloud integrationbackup solutionsChannel

About

At CoachHub, our mission is to empower organizations by enhancing employee engagement and driving productivity through personalized, measurable coaching programs. As the global leader in digital coaching, our platform supports over 1,500 clients worldwide, powered by a network of more than 3,500 certified professional coaches. This role builds on my strong foundation in business development and customer relationship management, skills I honed during my tenure at Pure Storage, where I led strategic sales initiatives. During my time there, I played a key role in the company’s exceptional growth in France, helping to establish it as a leader in the enterprise storage market. My core mission is to support organizations through digital transformation, with a particular focus on SaaS and cloud-based technologies. I bring a data-driven approach anchored in rigorous execution, KPI management, and a relentless focus on outcomes. This enables me to drive sustainable revenue growth and expand market share. Deeply passionate about the transformative power of technology in the workplace, I am committed to developing resilient business models and executing high-impact transformation strategies within complex, matrixed organizations and across diverse geographical markets. Competencies/Skills - 20+ years in the Infrastructure & Software industry: DC, Servers, Storage, application, data management, Cloud, - People Management: up to 250+ people with a strong line reporting - Geographic coverage: France, South Europe, EMEA - Lead transformation by example, motivate teams in highly competitive markets applying provocative methodology, - MEDDPICC and COMMANDE oF the MESSAGE “black Belt” - Implement strategy for multi-BU business including HW, SW (On Premise as well as SaaS) and Services, - Interact at C-Level with customers as well as partners with a strong network, - Implement direct & indirect GTM for very large customers as well as SMB business, - Languages: French (mother tongue) / English (fluent): Spanish (School Practice) Soft "Power" skills - Servant leadership: authenticity, mentorship, curiosity - Team building and teamwork: collaboration, coordination, conflict management - Inspirational and lead by example: humour, persuasion, networking, diplomacy, ethic - Communication, active listening, story telling - Logical reasoning, decision making, brainstorming - Organization, Prioritizing, Goal setting, attention to detail, negotiation - Optimism, self-motivation, analysis

Experience

22 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Coachhub - the digital coaching platform

Vice President of Sales, France

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

  • CoachHub is a leading digital platform in digital and IA coaching, offering businesses the opportunity to create customizable and measurable coaching programs for all employees.
  • Thanks to coaching, companies are able to see increased employee engagement, higher productivity, and reduced turnover over the long term.
  • CoachHub has its own network of over 3,500 certified professional coaches in 90 countries across six continents, with coaching sessions available in more than 80 languages.
  • Serving over 1,500 clients worldwide, our innovative coaching programs are based on our scientific research and development initiatives conducted by our Innovation Lab.
  • CoachHub is supported by leading technology investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Partech, and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital. CoachHub is committed to a greener future.
digital coachingemployee engagementproductivitydigital transformationcoaching programs

Pure storage

Senior Director Enterprise Sales, France

Jun 2021Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Paris et périphérie · Hybrid

  • Pure Storage is a leader in enterprise data storage, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships. Here are some key points:
  • Innovations: Introduced FlashBlade//EXA for AI and HPC workloads, and AI-ready infrastructure solutions like AIRI and GenAI Pods.
  • Partnerships: Collaborations with hyperscalers and companies like Kioxia and Micron to integrate advanced technologies.
  • Financial Performance: Strong growth in subscription revenue and recognition as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant.
  • Core Offerings: FlashArray, FlashBlade, Portworx, and Evergreen subscription model.
strategic salesenterprise storagecustomer relationship managementbusiness developmentsales management

Servicenow

Director Commercial Sales & Channel, France

Sep 2017May 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Paris Area, France

  • Set up, building and driving a complete dedicated sales force to support the phenomenal ServiceNow growth in France. Focusing to help our 1,000 to 50,000 employees customers to succeed in their Digital Transformation via our plateforme. Implementing a complete brand new model in ServiceNow based on a multi-matrix and complexe ecosystem based on Channel, Field, ISR and Specialist sales force
  • ServiceNow is a cloud-based platform that automates and optimizes enterprise workflows across various business functions like IT, HR, customer service, and more. It offers:
  • Workflow Automation: Automates processes using AI and no-code tools.
  • Customization: Highly customizable to fit specific business needs.
  • Integration: Unifies data and systems into a single source of truth.
  • AI Integration: Includes AI-powered features like Now Assist for intelligent tasks.
  • Modules: Offers over 175 products, including ITSM, CSM, HR Service Delivery, and GRC.
  • ServiceNow helps businesses streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and boost employee productivity while reducing costs and improving ROI
sales forcedigital transformationcloud-based platformsales managementcustomer success

Hewlett packard enterprise

2 roles

Director Global Field Sales and Channel, France

Oct 2014Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Paris Area, France

  • 🌍 HPE Global Offer
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) delivers a comprehensive edge-to-cloud portfolio, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data—wherever it lives. From compute, storage, and networking, to hybrid cloud, AI, and high-performance computing, HPE provides integrated solutions tailored to accelerate business outcomes.
  • 💡 Value Proposition
  • HPE enables enterprises to:
  • Transform with agility: Deploy a hybrid cloud model that delivers flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Unleash the power of data: Extract real-time insights and fuel innovation through AI-driven platforms and advanced analytics.
  • Innovate at the edge: Bring intelligence closer to where data is created, improving responsiveness and customer experience.
  • Simplify IT consumption: With HPE GreenLake, businesses consume IT as a service—paying only for what they use, with cloud-like agility and on-premises control.
  • Ensure trust and security: Safeguard operations and data with end-to-end resilience, compliance, and cybersecurity capabilities.
  • 🚀 Strategy
  • HPE’s strategy centers around three pillars:
  • Edge-to-Cloud Vision – Connecting, protecting, analyzing, and acting on data from edge to cloud.
  • As-a-Service Leadership – Expanding HPE GreenLake as the foundation for hybrid cloud transformation.
  • Sustainable Innovation – Designing technology that drives digital acceleration while advancing environmental and social responsibility goals.
  • With this approach, HPE helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, reduce complexity, and achieve business outcomes faster—all while building a future that is data-driven, agile, and sustainable.
hybrid clouddata-driven solutionsIT consumptionsales managementcloud solutions

Director Storage & Backup Division, France

Mar 2011Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Paris Area, France

  • HPE Storage Solutions
  • HPE offers next-generation storage solutions designed to help organizations accelerate innovation, protect their data, and simplify IT operations. With intelligent, cloud-ready platforms, HPE storage provides:
  • Scalability to adapt to business growth without complexity.
  • High performance for demanding workloads, from databases to AI.
  • Data protection and security with built-in resilience and compliance features.
  • Cloud integration to seamlessly connect on-premises systems with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • AI-driven management that automates routine tasks and ensures optimal performance.
  • HPE’s storage portfolio includes HPE Alletra, HPE Nimble Storage, HPE Primera, and HPE StoreOnce, empowering businesses to reduce costs, increase agility, and gain full control of their data.
storage solutionsdata protectioncloud integrationstorage managementdata security

Overland storage

2 roles

Vice President, EMEA Southern

Oct 2006Mar 2011 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Boulogne-Billancourt Area, France

  • Overland Storage is a subsidiary of Sphere 3D Corp. that specializes in data protection and storage solutions. The company, originally founded as Overland Data in 1980 in San Diego, California, has evolved to offer a wide range of products for midrange and distributed enterprises.
  • Product Lines
  • Overland Storage's product portfolio includes:
  • NEO SERIES: Tape libraries for backup and archiving, such as the NEO 8000e, which can scale up to 3 PB of capacity.
  • REO SERIES: Disk-based appliances with Virtual Tape Library (VTL) capabilities.
  • SnapServer: Network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, including models like the SnapServer N2000 and DX series.
  • Snap SAN: Storage area network (SAN) appliances, such as the Snap SAN S5000 and S3000.
  • History and Acquisitions
  • Overland Storage has undergone several significant changes:
  • In 2000, it acquired Tecmar and its small system tape drive brands.
  • In 2008, the company acquired the Snap Server line from Adaptec.
  • Overland Storage later acquired Tandberg Data before being acquired by Sphere 3D Corp.
  • The company was subsequently rebranded as Overland-Tandberg.
  • Current Status
  • As of 2025, Overland-Tandberg operates as an NMSDC certified minority business enterprise (MBE) and is committed to supply chain diversity. The company continues to offer a range of storage solutions, including LTO-6 tape drives, which provide high-capacity storage for businesses requiring robust backup and archiving capabilities.
data protectionstorage solutionsbackup solutionsdata management

Channel & Alliance Manager, France

Jan 1997Sep 2006 · 9 yrs 8 mos · Boulogne-Billancourt Area, France

Joyance enterprise co., ltd.

Country Manager, France

May 1996Dec 1997 · 1 yr 7 mos · Taipei

  • I've implemented the brand in France, recruited new partners in the 19” IPC business. In order to fit on the market request, I've developed with Taipei HQ the new product lines. The activity is still working trough my first distributor who is now the master partner for France. Sales have grown from Scratch to $4M in 12 Months

Additional design

Marketing Manager

Mar 1994Feb 1996 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • 1st job experience in a French “Value added Distribtor” focused in Storage; My goal has been to support the growth of sales revenue by introducing marketing tools as Product Catalog Fax Mailing, Price lists thanks to the SMB focus, the marketing activity has helped the company to move from $3M to $10M in two years

Education

SKEMA Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

Jan 1995Jan 1997

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