Xavier Lefaucheux

IT & Cybersecurity Executive | Interim Leadership

Salaire / Taux journalier

Paris, France

Freelance, ouvert au CDI

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Expertises

CybersécuritéStratégie SalesSales OpsService Client & CareCROConseil ITCampagne de CommunicationGo-to-marketCRMTalent AcquisitionMarketing OpsStratégie de ContenuBusiness DevelopmentStratégie & ConsultingGrowthConseil en cybersécuritéCustomer SuccessStratégie MarketingRelations PresseCoaching

Langues

Anglais

À propos

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.

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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

ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School.

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