Stéphane RIVEZ

Senior Telecom & Business Transformation Consultant

Salary / Daily rate

Luxembourg

Freelance

Can come onsite

Skills

Strategy & ConsultingCustomer SuccessConsulting ITCustomer CareCoachingProject Management (PMO)

Languages

French (Native)EnglishSpanish

About me

Intro

CEO & Strategic Advisor with 25+ years transforming telecom businesses and leading successful M&A transactions. Delivered 100% client retention during recent operator sale, led zero-downtime infrastructure migrations, and built proprietary CRM solutions. Specialized in B2B market transformation, customer experience design, and strategic exits in the Luxembourg telco sector.

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Work experience

CEO

Crossing Telecom

Dec 2006 - Oct 2025

18 years 11 months

Luxembourg

Led the transformation of the company into a full-fledged B2B telecom operator. Delivered the strategic sale of the operator business to MIXvoip (2025) after a multi-year preparation and negotiation process. Ensured close to 100% client retention and seamless transition, establishing the project as a benchmark in the market. Implemented a structured and measurable customer service policy, deeply embedded in the company culture. Directed the merger and integration of CrossComm® in 2008. Drove development of innovative telco and IT services (VoIP, conferencing, internet access, CrossPBX®, etc.). Managed national and international supplier partnerships. Led critical infrastructure projects (e.g., data center migration with zero downtime). Developped Customer-Centric internal CRM

Managing Director & Consultant

CT SERVICE

Feb 2016 - Oct 2025

9 years 9 months

Luxembourg

Founded and led a consulting firm specialized in business transformation, digital evolution, and telco infrastructure advisory. Assisted distressed companies in strategic restructuring with customer-centric reorientation. Developed custom CRM and billing solutions (php/MySQL/C++). Conducted in-depth analysis of product portfolios, services, and cost/profit centers to enhance margins and operational efficiency. Managed telecom and IT migration projects and supported digital transformation initiatives, addressing both tech and human change management. Helped clients automate and streamline internal processes, aligned with company culture and objectives.

Marketing & Development Manager

Cross Communication Distribution

Oct 2005 - Oct 2008

3 years 1 month

Luxembourg

Spearheaded product and market development for an ILR-registered alternative telecom operator. Developed Modulobox®, one of Luxembourg's earliest proprietary CMS platforms. Designed an internal CRM to enhance customer support and operations. Strategically prepared the company for its merger and absorption by Crossing Telecom, ensuring business continuity.

Owner

IT Services Company

Nov 1996 - Oct 2005

9 years

Brussels Area, Belgium

Gained hands-on experience in telecom systems, technical support, infrastructure deployment, and software development. Built strong foundations in IT, telecommunications, and service delivery across multiple sectors.


Education

Lycée Français de Belgique

Université libre de Bruxelles - Ecole Polytechnique - Faculté des Sciences Appliquées

Master of Engineering - MEng

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