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David Farez

Strategy & Operations / Digital, Design, AI / COO

€800/day
4 projects
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 4 hours

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About David

The requirement of an associate serving your projects.

You are looking for a demanding profile to restructure chaotic growth, transform your processes into performance levers, and manage your complex projects with the rigor of an associate?

My background is rooted in the field: in 15 years, I have managed over 300 projects (Major Accounts, SMEs, institutions) before leading the Clint agency (COO then CEO). This complete trajectory, from "doer" to leader, allows me to act as a part-time Operations Director or a Partner for your digital projects to manage your priority initiatives.

AREAS OF INTERVENTION

🚀 Digital Performance & Customer Experience (CX/UX):
Website, application, product, or business tool? I take the reins: from strategy to execution, including partner management. I deliver your project turnkey, with a high level of requirement.

⚙ Operational Excellence & Efficiency:
Are you or your teams wasting time? I diagnose your workflows to reduce waste (Lean Management), automate your processes, and integrate AI. I train your employees and elevate their operational culture to build an autonomous and high-performing organization.

💎 Strategy, Serenity, and Coaching:
"Sparring partner" to define a clear vision, refine your business model, and manage your performance through precise KPIs. My goal: to break your isolation as a leader and secure your decision-making.

MY TRIPLE PERSPECTIVE

*The Leader:I understand your profitability challenges and the solitude of the decision-maker.

*The Advisor:I bring a fresh perspective and the methodology to unlock your potential.

*The Doer:I master methods and tools (Design, AI, Digital) to deliver concrete solutions.

I intervene with the posture of an operational associate: transparent collaboration, rigorous methodology, and an obsession for real business impact.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 10km), Tours (up to 50km)

Experience

  • TOPO - David Farez
    Digital Partner for Sustainable Growth and Efficiency
    April 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    I help entrepreneurs and leaders of VSEs/SMEs and startups identify and transform their challenges into levers for growth and efficiency, and to transform their business.

    A method designed to maximize your return on investment:

    1. Diagnose
    2. Develop a Strategy
    3. Design & Deliver
    4. Measure & Refine

    My goal: to provide you with expert insight and concrete, scalable solutions that not only improve your numbers but aim to profoundly transform your daily life as a leader. By optimizing performance, streamlining your operations, and supporting the sustainable growth of your company, the ultimate objective is to enable you to regain clarity on essential issues and your strategic priorities, the serenity of controlled management, and that precious time to devote your energy to piloting your future... or simply to enjoy what truly matters to you.

    Let's connect for 30 minutes!
    📆
    Skills: Digital Marketing · Design Thinking · Workshops · Process Optimization · Lean Management · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Coaching · Operational Excellence · UX Research · Customer Experience · User Interface Design · Project Management · Business Strategy · User Experience Design (UX) · Executive Coaching
    User Experience Design Process Optimization Coaching Business Strategy Executive Coaching
  • Clint
    General Manager & Partner
    July 2020 - March 2025 (4 years and 8 months)
    Paris, France
    🎯 Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement the company's strategic vision established by the management committee, aligning objectives with the organization's overall mission. Develop short-term and long-term strategic plans to ensure the company's growth and profitability.

    đŸȘą Operations Management: Oversee and coordinate the company's daily activities, including team management, production process supervision, partnership management and development, etc. Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with quality standards and the requirements of Clint and its clients.

    💾 Financial Management: Establish and manage the company's budget, monitor key financial indicators, analyze financial performance, and make informed decisions with the Management Committee to maximize profitability. Oversee financial management activities with the CFO.

    🏯 Team Management and Continuous Improvement: Lead and motivate teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Define the human resources development strategy, recruit, train, and evaluate employees. Develop skills and talents within the organization.

    đŸ€ Business Development: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, as well as with new prospects. Identify new business opportunities, negotiate contracts and strategic partnerships. Represent the company at professional events and meetings.

    🃏 “Design Partner”: As part of the support, assist teams on key deliverables and advise clients on various issues (Product Strategy, Analysis and Research, Product and Brand Design and Development, Advice and Recommendations, Performance Monitoring, etc.).
    Operational Excellence Business Strategy Business Development Team Management Lean Management
  • Clint
    Operations Director
    November 2017 - July 2020 (2 years and 8 months)
    Paris, France
    Account Management & Strategic Development: Consulting support for key accounts and identification of growth opportunities (upsell/cross-sell), actively contributing to increased revenue and customer satisfaction.

    Performance & Workflow Management: Design and deployment of monitoring frameworks (KPIs, profitability, staffing) and real-time management tools to optimize operating margins and streamline delivery.

    Operational Excellence & "Zero Defect" Culture: Transversal supervision of major agency projects with an absolute requirement for creative and technical rigor, aiming to minimize iterations and maximize deliverable impact.

    HR Structuring & Scalability: Implementation of organizational foundations and HR processes (onboarding, evaluation cycles, career paths) to support team growth and unite talents around project objectives.

    Operations Management: Guarantee of compliance with budgets, deadlines, and strategic alignment across all agency production.

    🏆 Major Client References
    • Major Accounts & Institutional: EDF, TGV Inoui, Bouygues Immobilier, Volkswagen, Paris La DĂ©fense, Make.org, CMA (Artisanat de France), ASUS
    • Banking & Finance: CrĂ©dit du Nord, CIC, CEPAC, ALD Automotive, Opel Bank, Lemon Way.
    • Media & Sports: L’Équipe (2024 Olympics), Red Bull, Antenne RĂ©union, LINFO.re.
    • Tech & Scale-ups: Malt, Talkspirit, Bonitasoft, La Growth Machine, Blast.Club, Hupso.
    • Luxury & Lifestyle: CHANEL, Narciso Rodriguez, Grand HĂŽtel Dieu, Withings, Gymlib.

    Skills: Production Management · Ergonomics · Management · Business Development · Design · Lean Management · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Coaching · Operational Excellence · UX Research · Consulting · Continuous Improvement · Strategy · User Interface Design · Recruitment · User Experience Design (UX)

Reviews

5.0

Out of 4 ratings

CélineC

Céline

Responsable Ops - Ace Agency

Reviewed on 6/30/2026

We engaged David for an audit mission and were fully satisfied with his support. David quickly understood our challenges, asked the right questions, and provided a clear, structured, and directly actionable analysis. His COO perspective was particularly valuable in identifying areas for improvement, prioritizing actions, and helping us take a step back from our organization. Beyond his expertise, David is very pleasant to interact with: professional, pedagogical, responsive, and pragmatic. The mission proceeded very smoothly, and his recommendations brought us real value. We recommend David without hesitation to any company that wishes to benefit from a serious, concrete, and results-oriented audit.
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Yanis

Consulting SaaS - -

Reviewed on 3/2/2026

We asked David to support us in the development strategy of our SaaS. David provides valuable insight, opinions grounded in the reality of leadership experience. He knows how to point out blind spots and provide clean, readable deliverables that enable us to make the right decisions regarding the development and marketing of our tool. Thank you again for your support and insights.

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Education

  • Design, configure, and parameterize business tools within the framework of a No-Code solution project
    École Cube
    2026
  • Lean Management
    Learning to Scale
    2023
    Lean Management

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