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Colomban Bounine is an executive search professional with nearly 10 years of experience identifying and assessing top-tier leaders. He partners with a wide range of organizations, from large publicly listed companies and their subsidiaries to SMEs and startups, helping them attract and retain strategic talent. His expertise spans many industries within consumer, B2B services, and other sectors.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search and recruitment
- Broad sector and functional expertise in consumer & retail and B2B services, including food, FMCG, e-commerce, luxury, and media; professional services, financial services, technology and digital services, business and industrial services
- Additional expertise in the industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and technology sectors
- Specializes in finance and performance, M&A, and strategy and transformation roles across functions, including CFO, FP&A, audit, controlling, treasury; corporate development, investment, transaction services; strategy director, chief of staff, innovation & growth
- Highly skilled in search strategy, leadership assessment, and alignment of corporate growth and transformation strategies
- Native French, proficient in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Partner, Executive Search & Assessment at a consulting firm specializing in recruiting, managing, and coaching executives
- Research and Recruitment Associate at an executive search and talent management firm
Additional Expertise
- Consumer: Consumer & Retail, Food, Consumer Products - FMCG, E-commerce, Luxury, Retail & Apparel, Travel, Hospitality & Leisure.
- Business & Technology Services: Business Services (including Professional Services, Financial Services, and Industrial Services), Technology, Technology and Digital Services, IT Services & Consulting.
- Industry & Infrastructure: Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Energy.
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Dual degree in management and human resources from HEC Montréal
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