• INNOVATOR.

    POSITIVE CONSPIRATOR.
    HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER.

     

     

     

    Hi i'm GUILLAUME MICHELS

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    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"

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    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

     

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

  • 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:

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    UNICEF

    For every child

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    NUMA

    Inspire and empower people to become mission-driven innovators

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    SAFARICOM

    'Twaweza' - 'when we come together, great things happen.'

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    GLN

    Accelerating the use of digital technology in the publishing industry

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    GREENPEACE

    Ensure the ability of Earth to nurture life in all its diversity

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    TWIS

    Transform Australia into a society that protects, respects and connects with the natural world that sustains us

  • Education 

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    MBA

    Southern Cross University

    Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

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    Master in Management

    Rennes School of Business

    Project Management, Marketing, Strategy

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    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.