Eric Boustouller

Partner

2021 - Current

Capital raise and deployment of the investments for Funds II et III

Tech Start-up Investor

2011

Member of Seed4Soft since 2011, I have invested in partnership with the other members in a number of start-ups including Content-Square, Codingame, Confiant, Cozycloud, Lokki, BSport, Qemotion, Addworking, Wittyfit, JusMundi, Docboard. I am also a direct investor in additional start-ups including Saagie, Intercloud, Adriver, C'Evidentia, BeOp, Calliope and finally invest in Venture capital funds such as Partech, Cap Horn and C4 Venture

Member Board Of Directors

2021

Member Board Of Directors

2021

CEO

2017 - 2020

From 2017 to 2020, I have achieved a 360° transformation of vision, strategy, business model, product ranges, go to market, organizations, culture,… Turned the business fully digital (stopped the print activity) leveraging a very resilient SAAS like subscription model; revamped and simplified the product portfolio across 3 lines of digital services including Presence, Web Sites and Digital Advertising; hired a very talented and united leadership team mobilizing and developing the 2500 employees; returned the Ebitda back to growth after a decade of decline; managed a deep organization restructuring to significantly reduce cost and enable agility; as a result of Covid sanitary crisis drove a financial restructuring enabling debt reduction.

President Western Europe and Corporate Vice President

2012 - 2017

In this role, I lead Microsoft's sales, marketing and services across 14 countries - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Portugal. I drive strategic planning, business operations and key growth initiatives to create opportunities for Microsoft's customers and partners.

President France and Vice President Microsoft International

2005 - 2012

In this role, I lead sales, marketing and services for Microsoft in France -- a business which grew double digits annually. I managed 1400 employees, and was proud to see Microsoft France win the prestigious "Best Place to Work" in France for many years and to see all time high scores in customer and partner satisfaction during my tenure. In this role I also led the deal to establish a public-private partnership with INRIA for research and development.

Deputy General manager, Director Enterprise & Partner Group

2002 - 2005

In this role, I led a team of 200 sales, marketing and operations people working with Microsoft's large enterprise accounts in France. I was responsible for customer segment strategy and execution, and had a particular focus on Public Sector to positively reinforce and promote Microsoft's image in France as a positive contributor to the local economy.

Director of Sales & Director of Marketing and ECommerce, France

1997 - 2002

From 1999 - 2001, I was the Director of Sales. In this role I led product and services sales in France, including direct and through partner businesses. I built and led a team of 350 people. From 1997 - 1999, I was the Director of Marketing & ECommerce. In this role I developed Compaq's France marketing strategy and managed a $30M budget for local advertising strategy, campaigns and agency. I lead of team of 40 marketing managers running local programs including sponsorships, and started Compaq France's Ecommerce marketplace.

Director Market Development for Channel & SMB and Director of Marketing Communication, EMEA

1993 - 1997

From 1996 - 1997, I was the Director of Market Development for Channel & SMB for EMEA. In this role, I led the redefinition of Compaq's channel strategy toward a hybrid model and managed relationships with channel partners across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. From 1993 - 1996, I was the Director of Marketing Communications for EMEA. In this role I defined regional marketing communications strategy and implemented it across Europe, Middle East & Africa. The scope included advertising and public relations strategy and sponsorships.

National Reseller Account Manager, Market Research Manager & Product Manager

1988 - 1993

From 1991 - 1993, I was the National Reseller Account Manager. In this role, I managed Compaq France's business with key resellers, starting retail operations in France and managing incentive programs. From 1989 - 1991, I was the Market Research Manager. In this role I defined regional marketing communications strategy and implemented it across Europe, Middle East & Africa. The scope included advertising and public relations strategy and sponsorships. From 1988 - 1989, I was a Product Manager. In this role, I managed international sales of software for IBM mainframes to major accounts and set up an European dealer network in Italy, Belgium and Spain.

International Sales and Marketing Manager

1986 - 1988

In this role I managed international sales of software for IBM mainframes to major accounts and set up an European dealer network in Italy, Belgium and Spain.