IT/Telecom Executive with Global Sales, Marketing, and Product experience
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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- Americas General Manager & Global Large Account Director - Accenture at Orange Business Services
- Co-founder of the local Charlotte alumni chapter at Beta Gamma Sigma
- Board Member at French-American Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina
- Member of the advisory board of executive programs of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University
- Member of the Advisory Board at FutureNet Technology Conference
- Past
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- Sales Director - Southeast US at Orange Business Services
- Head of IP Networks Product Management at Equant, France Telecom Group
- Sr. Product Manager IP Networks at Equant
- Technical Marketing Manager at Equant
- Sr. Research Consultant at Equant
- Sales support manager at Alcatel Data Networks
- Network Design and Planning at Alcatel CIT
- Network Integration at Alcatel
- Reserve Officer at French Air Force
- Education
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- Kennesaw State University
- ESIGETEL
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Christophe Masiero’s Summary
Key skills and expertise:
- Sales & Business Development
- Marketing High-Tech Services
- Turn-around & Growth
- P&L Ownership
- New Product Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Execution
- Value Creation & Innovation
- Analytical Skills
Career highlights:
• Developed a global sales strategy and over-achieved 2008 quota
• Penetrated 2 new marquis accounts in 2007.
• Developed vision and grew IP products’ revenue to $1B while improving profitability
• Sold senior management on and delivered new products
• Received several sales awards and company achievements
• Frequently asked to represent the company with journalists, market researchers, and speaking at industry events
Recognized for:
- Customer and Market focus
- Integrity
- Discipline to get things done
- Enthusiasm
- Change agent
- Building and motivating world-class teams
MBA + MSc in Computer Sciences, fluent English, native French, basic Spanish
I welcome networking opportunities and reserve the right to only forward requests coming from and only endorse people I know well.
Christophe Masiero’s Specialties:
IT, Telecoms, High-Tech, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Vision, Strategy, Execution, P&L, Global & International Markets, Innovation, Value-Creation, Matrix environment, Global teaming, Consultative Selling, Strategic Account Selling, General Management
Christophe Masiero’s Experience
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Americas General Manager & Global Large Account Director - Accenture
Orange Business Services
(Public Company; FTE; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Picked to lead newly created “relationship” with Accenture, crafted a strategic growth vision, assembled and leading a matrix-based team of local account managers and support staff across the world to deliver global IT solutions with a local touch, building a joint go-to-market engagement model. Under my leadership, the Accenture territory (3 sale channels: sell-to, sell-with, sell-through) has:
• Exceeded the 2008 quota
• Sold and delivered a global Cisco Telepresence solution
• Won a multi-million global service contract -
Co-founder of the local Charlotte alumni chapter
Beta Gamma Sigma
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
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Board Member
French-American Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
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Member of the advisory board of executive programs of the Coles College of Business
Kennesaw State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
November 2004 — Present (4 years 9 months)
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Member of the Advisory Board
FutureNet Technology Conference
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2004 — Present (5 years)
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Sales Director - Southeast US
Orange Business Services
(Public Company; FTE; Telecommunications industry)
September 2006 — July 2007 (11 months)
Asked to turnaround a $40M sales territory, led account managers delivering IT services and solutions to global multinationals, increased accountability and established consultative-selling strategic plans.
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Head of IP Networks Product Management
Equant, France Telecom Group
(Telecommunications industry)
June 2003 — September 2006 (3 years 4 months)
In charge of full lifecycle of several product lines sold to Global 2000 companies in over 150 countries. Established products’ P&L with Finance, led product managers and support staff across the world in a matrix-environment, crafting products’ vision in multi-year strategic plans and development roadmaps.
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Sr. Product Manager IP Networks
Equant
(Public Company; ENT; Telecommunications industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years)
Responsible for creating global value-added IP services and evangelization of MPLS in North America.
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Technical Marketing Manager
Equant
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ENT; Telecommunications industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
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Sr. Research Consultant
Equant
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; ENT; Telecommunications industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
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Sales support manager
Alcatel Data Networks
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
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Network Design and Planning
Alcatel CIT
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ALA; Telecommunications industry)
1995 — 1998 (3 years)
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Network Integration
Alcatel
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ALA; Telecommunications industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year)
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Reserve Officer
French Air Force
(Government Agency; Military industry)
August 1992 — July 1993 (1 year)
Christophe Masiero’s Education
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Kennesaw State University
MBA , Business & Leadership , 2002 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- University Scholar award.
Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies
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ESIGETEL
Masters , Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering , September 1989 — June 1992
Avon, France
- Activities and Societies:
- Junior Enterprise
Additional Information
Christophe Masiero’s Interests:
Sailing (ASA-certified 101-106, basic keelboat instructor), Fine Dining (gourmet food, wine), Cars and Driving (BMW 2004 330Cic ZHP - perf. pkg.)
Christophe Masiero’s Honors:
Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi honor societies
