Education
- 1991 : Ph.D. in Management Sciences The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- 1983 : MBA The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- 1980 : Master in Urban Planning, University of Montreal
- 1978 : B. in Civil Engineering Ecole Polytechnique, University of Montreal
Experiences
Extensive international work Experience (USA, Canada, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Venezuela).
1983-89 - The Boston Consulting Group (Paris, Milan)
Consultant and Manager
Managed major Consulting projects in various industries (consumer goods, retailing, electronic components, bio-medical equipment, etc.). Projects included : strategic audits, entry strategies, diversification strategies and technology assessments.
1989-98 - Del Forno-Bouchard, Management Consulting (Milan, Paris)
Partner
Consulted in the areas of Strategy and Organization.
1998 - 99 - ESSEC (Cergy)
Visiting Professor
Full-time appointment in the "Logistique, Production et Services" Department, Courses taught:
- Supply and Purchase Management
- Operations Management
- Innovation and Technology Management
2000- today - EM Lyon (Ecully)
Professor
Full-time appointment in the "Management & Strategy Department
Publications & Research
Corporate Entrepreneurship ; Innovation and strategic renewal as emergent, self organizing processes
Languages
Fluent in French, English, and Italian. Working knowledge of Spanish.
Courses taught
- Strategic Management (Master Sc., MBA and Executive)
- International Strategies of Firms (Master Sc., MBA and Executive)
- Corporate Entrepreneurship (MBA)
- Executive Development Programs: Renault, Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux, Crédit Lyonnais, Snecma, France Telecom, Chinese High Potentials, Sabanci (Turkey) Executive Program.