
Stéphane RIVEZ
Senior Telecom & Business Transformation Consultant
Salary / Daily rate
Luxembourg
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
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.
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