Yawen H.-C-level Advisory | Driving Business & IT Transformation through Strategy, AI, and Product Innovation | Global Leadership
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Experience
CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs
Kering
- Strategic advisor to the Group CTO, driving global tech transformation and organizational modernization.
- Initiated and led Scaling up Program to industrialize Kering’s tech and digital operating model, drive innovation & simplification.
Consultant Director - IT Strategy and Enterprise Transformation Leader
Onepoint
- Led strategic transformation programs for major actors in luxury and industry sectors.
- Advised CxO clients on technology strategy, transformation execution, and technology-driven business growth.
- Founded Nexform Partners as an independent consultant and advisor to CxOs on strategy, product, management, and IT/digital transformation.
- Developed strategic partnerships by crafting compelling value propositions aligned with C-level priorities.
Cloud Strategy & Transformation Director
- Spearheaded transformation programs for 650+ professionals across professional and managed services.
- Oversaw strategic execution of lean P&L, SAFe, and role reshaping, post-merger IT consolidation and transformation.
- Managed hyperscaler cloud practices and led strategic cloud transformation roadmaps.
- Advised CIOs, CTOs, and executive committees on governance, innovation, product, cloud, and workforce topics.
Chief of Staff to the Executive SVP International
Orange Business
- Acted as the right hand to a COMEX member, managing strategic priorities across an international business unit of 3000+ people.
- Provided board-level KPI oversight (revenue, margin, EBITDA) to deliver actionable insights and support decision-making.
IoT Product Owner & Manager
Orange Innovation
- Conceptualized and launched an IoT portfolio, awarded at Mobile World Congress.
- Developed strategic B2B partnerships with major industry players to enhance Orange’s digital services.
Digital Innovation & Sourcing Strategy Consultant
Orange Sourcing Consulting
- Delivered strategic procurement projects, supplier assessment, and technology scouting, including startup acceleration.
Big Data Based Customer Experience Project Manager – Telecom Talent Program
Orange France
- Selected for Orange’s Telecom Talent Program and led cross-functional big data initiatives to analyze customer satisfaction.
Regional Lead – Virtual Solutions & Business Transformation
Procter & Gamble
- Drove business process transformation and supported major contract negotiations across China and ASEAN.
- Led digital innovation projects to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Fashion.
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Experienced in Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Procurement.
Summary
With more than 15 years of experience across corporate (Procter & Gamble, Orange, Orange Business) and consulting (Onepoint), I combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery to help organizations design and execute transformations that create measurable impact.
I have advised CIOs, CTOs, and executive committees on governance, innovation, product, cloud, and workforce topics, and I have successfully led transformation programs across sectors, majoring Telco & Luxury.
I am passionate about AI and digital innovation as enablers of business change, and about helping leaders and teams align strategy, operations, and technology to achieve sustainable results.
Languages
Education
Xi’an Jiaotong University
Xi'An, China
Ecole Centrale Lyon
Lyon, France
Certifications & licenses
Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification
Azure AI Fundamentals
Generative AI Leader Certification
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Yawen is based in Paris, France.
Yawen speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Yawen has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Yawen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Yawen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Yawen would be well-suited for roles such as: CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs, Consultant Director - IT Strategy and Enterprise Transformation Leader, Cloud Strategy & Transformation Director.
Yawen's most recent position is CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs at Kering.
In recent years, Yawen has worked for Kering, Onepoint, and Orange Business.
Yawen is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Yawen also has some experience in Information Technology and Fashion.
Yawen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Project Management, and Information Technology. Yawen also has some experience in Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Procurement.
Yawen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.
Yawen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Yawen attended Xi’an Jiaotong University.
Yawen has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Azure AI Fundamentals.
The availability of Yawen needs to be confirmed.
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