
Xavier Lefaucheux
IT & Cybersecurity Executive | Interim Leadership
Salaire / Taux journalier
Paris, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
IT & Cybersecurity Executive with 25+ years driving revenue growth and digital transformation. Led €35M sales operations, closed €20M+ government deals, and successfully merged cybersecurity companies. Specialized in interim leadership, strategic partnerships, and scaling B2B SaaS organizations across EMEA markets.
Expérience de travail
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
TrustBuilder
juil. 2023 - juil. 2025
2 ans 1 mois
Paris, France
As the Chief Revenue Officer at TrustBuilder, I spearheaded the merger with inWebo to strengthen our IAM and MFA offerings, resulting in enhanced security for digital interactions and improved customer experience. By leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative strategies, I successfully drove revenue growth (ARR) and ensured customer satisfaction.
Vice President of Sales Operations
WALLIX
sept. 2015 - juil. 2023
7 ans 11 mois
Paris, France
Strategic Leadership of EMEA Sales, Executive Committee member. Led strategic direction and business performance across EMEA for a €25M Privileged Access Management (PAM) business, overseeing a 40-person team. ➡️ Defined and executed the commercial strategic vision for the EMEA region, fully aligned with the company’s global objectives. ➡️ Oversaw all aspects of integrated sales operations: direct sales, presales, partner network, inside sales, and field marketing. ➡️ Rolled out a key account management strategy for major strategic clients (combined potential > €20M), driving strong recurring growth. ➡️ Revamped the global partner program (2017–2022) to enhance performance, engagement, and indirect channel coverage. ➡️ Strengthened operational excellence through streamlined sales processes, accurate forecasting, and alignment of reporting with corporate priorities.
Consultant
Mind TechnologiesFreelance
janv. 2015 - août 2015
8 mois
Paris Area, France
Consultant – Transformation & Interim Management Supported executive leadership through a phase of strategic and organizational transformation. ➡️ Led interim management initiatives in a reorganization context. ➡️ Defined new strategic directions: developed the business plan, repositioned the offering, and redesigned the organizational structure. ➡️ Contributed to team alignment and operational structuring to enable business growth.
Regional Director Of Sales And Marketing
STORMSHIELD
avr. 2006 - déc. 2014
8 ans 9 mois
Paris Area, France
Led Stormshield’s French sales activities, managing sales, presales, consulting, and professional services teams. Played a key role in integrating NETASQ, Arkoon, and SkyRecon into one agile cybersecurity leader within Airbus. ➡️ Delivered 30% YoY revenue growth over 4 years, reaching €35M in annual sales. ➡️ Closed major strategic deals, including €5M+ with Orange and €20M+ with French Government & Defense. ➡️ Built and launched the Stormshield Channel Partner Program: recruited 75+ top-tier resellers & integrators, and overhauled the two-tier distribution strategy across 3 major partners, driving +30% revenue uplift. ➡️ Developed joint business plans with top partners and distributors, while driving direct-touch engagement with strategic accounts. ➡️ Combined operational leadership and strategic market positioning to boost visibility, demand, and long-term growth in the cybersecurity market.
Sales Director
Juniper Networks
janv. 2005 - mai 2006
1 an 5 mois
Paris Area, France
Led Revenue Growth Strategy – Industry & Services Sectors ➡️ Held full responsibility for driving new revenue streams across the Industry and Services verticals, with a focus on high-value, long-cycle opportunities. ➡️ Identified, qualified, and developed strategic accounts through a direct-touch engagement model — targeting key decision-makers and aligning solutions with complex business needs. ➡️ Created tailored go-to-market approaches for each vertical, leveraging market insights, competitive positioning, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate deal velocity and pipeline conversion. I was appointed to this position after Peribit's acquisition.
InfoVista
avr. 1999 - déc. 2004
5 ans 9 mois
Les Ulis, France
Director Strategic Alliances
juil. 2003 - déc. 2004
1 an 6 mois
Les Ulis, France
Strategic Alliance Leadership | Europe ➡️ Revitalized and strengthened key partnerships with Ipanema, Juniper, and Cisco—transforming them into high-impact, revenue-generating collaborations. ➡️ Negotiated and launched a global strategic agreement with Ericsson, expanding market reach and aligning long-term objectives. ➡️ Built and nurtured a high-performing partner ecosystem across Europe, driving adoption of best practices and accelerating joint business development.
SEMEA Sales Director
avr. 1999 - juil. 2003
4 ans 4 mois
Les Ulis, France
Head of Sales – SEMEA (South Europe, Middle East & Africa) ➡️ Drove regional revenue growth by leading direct and channel sales strategies across diverse markets. ➡️ Successfully established subsidiaries in Spain and Italy, including team setup and recruitment of high-performing sales talent. ➡️ Directed a cross-border sales team and orchestrated complex deals by leveraging cross-functional collaboration.
Arche Communications / Telindus / SFR Business
juin 1992 - mars 1999
6 ans 10 mois
Les Ulis, France
Professional Services Director
juil. 1997 - mars 1999
1 an 9 mois
Les Ulis, France
Professional Services Leadership | Organizational Transformation ➡️ Led a team of 100 professionals with full responsibility for business performance and operational management. ➡️ Revamped value-added services by implementing a structured project management framework, enhancing delivery efficiency and client satisfaction. ➡️ Successfully merged three independent technical units into a single, unified global organization—improving collaboration, consistency, and scalability.
Sales Director
janv. 1996 - juil. 1997
1 an 7 mois
Les Ulis, France
Key Account Sales Manager | Strategic Sales & Business Development ➡️ Led sales activities for major accounts with full responsibility for revenue growth and business development. ➡️ Developed and executed value-driven sales strategies, integrating high-value services tailored to client needs. ➡️ Built strong, long-term relationships with strategic customers, focusing on delivering results and enhancing client satisfaction.
Presales Manager
juin 1992 - déc. 1995
3 ans 7 mois
Les Ulis, France
🔹Pre-Sales Engineer ➡️ Designed and architected complex network solutions tailored to client needs 🔹 Co-Founder | Arcalis (Consultancy Services, Arche Communications) ➡️ Co-founded Arcalis, the consulting arm of Arche Communications, delivering expert advisory and strategic services.
Project Manager
LY-D Informatique
janv. 1987 - mai 1992
5 ans 5 mois
Project Manager ➡️ Oversaw LAN development and IT planning. ➡️ Designed and delivered technical training programs and materials.
Formation
HEC
Management Business Administration
2012 - 2014
2 ans 1 mois
Activités et associations : Club de Tennis - Président