Laurent Charreyron

inWebo (http://www.inwebo.com) provides consumers and companies with a breakthrough multifactor "strong" authentication service (SaaS), that works seamlessly on mobiles, tablets, and PCs. It removes the hassle of password management, and it cuts down the TCO of authentication by over 75%. I do sales, bizdev and 1000 other things

Micro Focus is the leading provider of legacy applications modernization software solutions. We worked with CAC40 companies to help them preserve software assets and significantly reduce operational costs. The Company also acquired the testing business of Borland, and Compuware.

Wyse is the leading manufacturer of Thin Client solutions -a fast growing market. I managed all business functions in France, Italy, Iberia and Mediterranean. Strong focus on Fortune 500 accounts, with many big names in Bank FinServ, Retail, and Healthcare

Interim management & Consulting, including sales, business plan & sales strategy development. Bid management. Pan-european scope. Main engagements : COO GridXpert (Gridcomputing software publisher, sold to United Devices). Sr Advisor (Electronic Signature Company) , VP Europe Qualys (IT security), eGovernment (European Community Financing).

The company provided high-end software solutions to help Fortune 500 companies adress multichannel distribution strategies using internet technologies. I joined the Company at its very beginning in early 1999 and built the complete business operations to full scale European presence (up 15M Euros); I was also involved in the executive management of the company.

Managed over 50% of EMEA Revenue over a large territory ($30M). Managed subsidiaries in Nordics, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and distributors in Eastern Europe & MEA. Negotiated and managed large contracts with major telcos and banks (UBS). Ran distribution channels and large $$ deals with Fortune 1000 players, while inventing new business models for the Company.

Business Turnaround situation : downsized the operations, while maintaining core business (development tools) and securing key employees.

Founder and General Manager of Symantec France Then move to European HQ in Holland to run business services (marketing + Tech Support + Customer Service)

I was in charge of the launch of Office Suite (Sprint, Quattro, & Paradox ) in the French-speaking markets.

I was based in Torrance CA, in charge of project management for translation of all Ashton-tate products in european languages.

Software INdustry

I produced the first interactive Videodisk in France (financed by France Telecom)

Economics & Law