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Yawen Hu

C-level Advisory | Driving Business & IT Transformation through Strategy, AI, and Product Innovation | Global Leadership

Yawen Hu
Paris, France

Experience

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026
2 years 1 month
Paris, France
Hybrid

CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs

Kering

  • Strategic advisor to the Group CTO, driving global tech transformation and organizational modernization.
  • Initiated and led Scaling up Program to industrialize Kering’s tech and digital operating model, drive innovation & simplification.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years
Paris, France

Consultant Director - IT Strategy and Enterprise Transformation Leader

Onepoint

  • Led strategic transformation programs for major actors in luxury and industry sectors.
  • Advised CxO clients on technology strategy, transformation execution, and technology-driven business growth.
  • Founded Nexform Partners as an independent consultant and advisor to CxOs on strategy, product, management, and IT/digital transformation.
  • Developed strategic partnerships by crafting compelling value propositions aligned with C-level priorities.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 years
Paris, France

Cloud Strategy & Transformation Director

  • Spearheaded transformation programs for 650+ professionals across professional and managed services.
  • Oversaw strategic execution of lean P&L, SAFe, and role reshaping, post-merger IT consolidation and transformation.
  • Managed hyperscaler cloud practices and led strategic cloud transformation roadmaps.
  • Advised CIOs, CTOs, and executive committees on governance, innovation, product, cloud, and workforce topics.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 years
Paris, France

Chief of Staff to the Executive SVP International

Orange Business

  • Acted as the right hand to a COMEX member, managing strategic priorities across an international business unit of 3000+ people.
  • Provided board-level KPI oversight (revenue, margin, EBITDA) to deliver actionable insights and support decision-making.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years
Paris, France

IoT Product Owner & Manager

Orange Innovation

  • Conceptualized and launched an IoT portfolio, awarded at Mobile World Congress.
  • Developed strategic B2B partnerships with major industry players to enhance Orange’s digital services.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
4 years
Beijing, China

Digital Innovation & Sourcing Strategy Consultant

Orange Sourcing Consulting

  • Delivered strategic procurement projects, supplier assessment, and technology scouting, including startup acceleration.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years
Paris, France

Big Data Based Customer Experience Project Manager – Telecom Talent Program

Orange France

  • Selected for Orange’s Telecom Talent Program and led cross-functional big data initiatives to analyze customer satisfaction.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 years
Guangzhou, China

Regional Lead – Virtual Solutions & Business Transformation

Procter & Gamble

  • Drove business process transformation and supported major contract negotiations across China and ASEAN.
  • Led digital innovation projects to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Summary

With more than 15 years of experience across corporate (Procter & Gamble, Orange, Orange Business) and consulting (Onepoint), I combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery to help organizations design and execute transformations that create measurable impact.

I have advised CIOs, CTOs, and executive committees on governance, innovation, product, cloud, and workforce topics, and I have successfully led transformation programs across sectors, majoring Telco & Luxury.

I am passionate about AI and digital innovation as enablers of business change, and about helping leaders and teams align strategy, operations, and technology to achieve sustainable results.

Languages

Chinese
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Xi’an Jiaotong University

Xi'An, China

Ecole Centrale Lyon

Lyon, France

Certifications & licenses

Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification

Google

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Azure AI Fundamentals

Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist

Generative AI Leader Certification

ITIL® Foundation

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