About François
I build communities that create real connection and long-term engagement. With 10 years of experience leading executive networks, strategic events and peer-to-peer programs, I focus on understanding user needs and designing community structures that are both human and scalable. Across my roles, the goal has been the same: create meaningful belonging, shared learning, and durable engagement.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- 150 The Social Club for LeadersCommunity BuilderSeptember 2023 - July 2025 (1 year and 10 months)Paris, FranceDesigned, launched, and scaled a private peer community for C-level executives, combining a mobile app with exclusive in-person experiences.
- Conducted user interviews to identify needs and define the community value proposition
- Shaped the community identity, governance model, and engagement strategy
- Co-led product development for the mobile app based on user insights and behavioral patterns
- Designed and hosted high-value gatherings (content-driven talks, private visits, curated discussions)
- Built and maintained an ambassador network to support organic community leadership
- Implemented engagement analytics to measure community health and retention
- Supported business impact through a tiered membership model and increased client loyalty
- Décideurs MagazineCommunity Lead & Event ManagerSeptember 2021 - August 2023 (1 year and 11 months)Paris, FranceLed the event and community strategy for senior HR & business leaders, structuring a continuous peer network across the year.
- Oversaw a program of 25+ content-driven B2B events annually (roundtables, conferences, awards)
- Designed shared learning formats and recurring touchpoints to strengthen continuity
- Built and supported a network of ambassadors to drive local engagement
- Managed speakers, editorial content, and high-level participants
- Led an 8-person team across production, content, and partnerships
- Increased retention and sponsorship value through community-based engagement
- IBMDigital Transformation & Change Management ConsultantMay 2018 - August 2021 (3 years and 3 months)Paris, FranceSupported large-scale transformation programs by enabling adoption, engagement, and local ownership within distributed organizations.
- Mapped stakeholder needs and cultural differences across regions
- Designed change and communication strategies based on real user insights
- Built ambassador networks to support local adoption and reduce resistance
- Facilitated training programs, peer learning, and community activation
- Worked with clients such as Vinci, Hermès and Carrefour on enterprise-level rollout programs
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Education
- Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner IBM Agile Explorer Big Data Foundations - Level 1 Cognitive PractitionerEnterprise Design Thinking Practitioner IBM Agile Explorer Big Data Foundations - Level 1 Cognitive Practitioner
- Master's degreeISCOM2017Master's degree