
INNOVATOR.
POSITIVE CONSPIRATOR.
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER.Hi i'm GUILLAUME MICHELS
Hello World
My name is Guillaume. I am a product manager, market analyst, and mobile strategy expert with 10+ years of experience which I have acquired in three multi-billion dollar organizations and as the founder of an award-winning startup.
I have led cross-functional teams spread around the world and launched digital products in 60+ countries/territories, including for the UN. I have also provided marketing and strategy guidance to large European and US-based telecom and IT companies.
I am passionate about sustainable development and how we can use Technology and innovation for the greater good.
Portfolio
"People over Pixel"
UNICEF Sponsored Educational Mobile Websites in 13 Languages and 66 Countries and Territories
2014 - 2019
Led the overall coordination of the Internet of Good Things (IoGT) initiative for UNICEF. Internet of Good Things (IoGT) is transforming lives and providing opportunity, by making knowledge universally accessible. More information here: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/IoGT
Cross-Platform (Android + iOS), Tablet, and Smartphone Apps for Publishers
2012 - 2017
Coordinated team efforts and crafted strategy, product vision, and action plans. Amplibook cross-platform application reached the Top 5 (book category) on the Apple App store in France and Switzerland and the Top 100 in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, Tunisia, and Senegal. In France, the app reached number 2 in the profitable apps.
Lecturer in Innovation and digital publishing
2013 - 2015
Designed courses and evaluated Master 2’s and Undergraduate (License 3) University students. Lectured students about opportunities in innovation, digital publishing and the evolution of technology in the publishing space
Market Research AND Industry Alignment
2010 - 2011
Acted as a market research executive, market analyst and strategist. Supported go-to-market strategy by providing insights and assisting in developing industry-aligned market entry plans for Europe, North America, and emerging countries.
Strategic Marketing Analyst/Project manager
2007 - 2009
Acted as a market analyst, product marketing manager, and project manager. Reported on and gave an in-depth analysis of new product launch strategies, business model, market entry strategy, positioning matrix, market potential evaluation, and benchmarks.
Stories of impact
Web stories, press articles and blog posts featuring some of my work
CollaborationS
I have over a decade's experience in the entrepreneurial space and have worked with numerous companies, community leaders, universities, ngos and grassroots organizations including the following:
UNICEF
For every child
NUMA
Inspire and empower people to become mission-driven innovators
SAFARICOM
'Twaweza' - 'when we come together, great things happen.'
GLN
Accelerating the use of digital technology in the publishing industry
GREENPEACE
Ensure the ability of Earth to nurture life in all its diversity
TWIS
Transform Australia into a society that protects, respects and connects with the natural world that sustains us
Education
MBA
Southern Cross University
Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Master in Management
Rennes School of Business
Project Management, Marketing, Strategy
B.A International Business
Rennes School of Business / Open university
Project Management, Marketing, Strategy
Skills
Things I've picked up over the years
CommUNICATIONS
Internal and External Comms
Monitoring & Evaluation
Measuring impact
Partnerships and BUSINESS development
Growing reach and collaborations
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Knowledge is better shared
AGILE Software Development
From prototyping to market launch
UX DESIGN
Providing best in class User-experience
Extra activities
MUSIC
I compose and perform live original music
Sports
I love sports : Surf, Rugby, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Wakeboard, Snowboard, Skateboard
Get in touch
Contact me for more info or to get a copy of my resume.
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