Michel Nerrant

Michel Nerrant

SENIOR DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Houston, TX
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Summary

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Drive Expansion & Empower Companies Through Strategic Alliances

Accomplished executive known for leveraging strong technical background and extensive remote leadership experience to drive solution delivery and build strong international partnerships across start-ups and multi-billion-dollar corporations. Self-motivated, cross-level networker with reputation for approachability and keen insight to facilitate identification of stakeholder priorities.

Experience

2018 Nov - 2020 Jun
Senior Director, Product Marketing
HID Global / Houston, TX

• Delivered market and customer intelligence to multiple product verticals, driving VoC initiatives and markets analysis, realizing new product development.
• Navigated multi-billion-dollar organization by leading cross-functional teams in product strategy and customer experience (UX).

2014 Nov - 2018 Nov
Senior Director, Financial Market
HID Global / Houston, TX

• Spearheaded and developed relationship with Temenos (Fintech) and its partners, adding IAMS and Biometrics to Temenos' Marketplace, putting technology on Fintech map, and increasing revenue.
• Engaged with C-level executives' bankers from micro-finance to large retail banks Ranks, leading to $3M+ revenue in 2 years.
• Built monthly reports and forecasting for management, facilitating investments decisions.
• Selected for speaking engagements at financial and biometrics events and forums, including Biometrics Institute, Temenos, Financial Times Africa, ConnectID, HSP, and Gartner, generating boost in leads.

2012 Jan - 2014 Nov
Senior Director, Marketing
HID Global / Houston, TX

• Defined and managed company's next growth vertical through partnerships, acquisitions, and internal product development, launching new market segment.
• Led Business Development & Acquisitions resulting in purchase of IdentityStream, leading to Temenos' partnership.
• Orchestrated technical integration of biometrics software into Temenos core banking software platform, paving way for future distribution channel.
• Delivered MRD for IAMS software and coordinated between cross-departmental teams, realizing next generation software.

2012 May - 2012 Dec
Sales Director, NAM
HID Global / Houston, TX

• Sold biometrics solutions to OEM and SI, leveraging technical excellence to expand market reach and deliver revenue growth.
• Achieved 300% above $3.2M biometrics modules target, focusing on resellers in NAM market.

2010 Sep - 2012 May
Director, Channels
Softex / Houston, TX

• Established worldwide distribution channel though OEM and key local resellers, launching into new European market.
• Drove relationship with key SI partners like Fujitsu and Dell, resulting in key accounts wins.

2008 Jun - 2010 Sep
Senior Vice President, Business Development
Winmagic / Houston, TX

• Supervised Sales and pre-Sales teams in UK and Canada, achieving $2M in first-year revenue with 20% growth overall.
• Directed strategic partnerships, including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Hitachi, Fujitsu, Gemalto, BlockMaster, Intel, Micron, Synnex, CDW, and IngramMicro, establishing leading market position.

2005 May - 2008 Jun
Senior Vice President, Business Development
Identiphi / Houston, TX

• Grew revenue by creating resellers' network, coordinating Sales and Marketing efforts, and identifying potential mergers and acquisitions for startup company.
• Opened Identiphi's operations in Europe, managing $1.8M P&L with offices in Paris and London.
• Built partners and alliances network for exit in 2 to 3 years.
• Led merger with SAFLink, creating new IAMS solution for $2M to large OEM.

1989 Sep - 2005 May
Multiple
Schlumberger / EU, USA

During my 15 years at Schlumberger I held multiple positions:

  • Alliances Relationship Manager
  • Customer Service & Marketing Manager,
  • QA Manager
  • Software Programmer

Education

1984
Ecole Electronique de Paris
BA

Skills