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

Q: Where is Yawen based?

Yawen is based in Paris, France .

Q: What languages does Yawen speak?

Yawen speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yawen have?

Yawen has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Yawen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Yawen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yawen's latest experience?

Yawen's most recent position is CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs at Kering .

Q: What companies has Yawen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yawen has worked for Kering , Onepoint , and Orange Business .

Q: Which industries is Yawen most experienced in?

Yawen is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Yawen also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas is Yawen most experienced in?

Yawen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) . Yawen also has some experience in Product Development , Business Intelligence , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Yawen worked in recently?

Yawen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Yawen worked in recently?

Yawen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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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.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Telecommunication (8 years), Professional Services (7 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Fashion (2 years).

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Fashion

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (13 years), Project Management (9 years), Information Technology (8 years), Product Development (6 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Procurement (4 years).

Strategy

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Procurement

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

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Yawen based?

Yawen is based in Paris, France.

What languages does Yawen speak?

Yawen speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Yawen have?

Yawen has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Yawen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Yawen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yawen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yawen would be well-suited for roles such as: CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs, Consultant Director - IT Strategy and Enterprise Transformation Leader, Cloud Strategy & Transformation Director.

What is Yawen's latest experience?

Yawen's most recent position is CTO Advisory & Lead Strategic Programs at Kering.

What companies has Yawen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yawen has worked for Kering, Onepoint, and Orange Business.

Which industries is Yawen most experienced in?

Yawen is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Yawen also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Yawen most experienced in?

Yawen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT). Yawen also has some experience in Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Yawen worked in recently?

Yawen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Yawen worked in recently?

Yawen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Yawen's education?

Yawen attended Xi’an Jiaotong University.

Does Yawen have any certificates?

Yawen has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Azure AI Fundamentals.

What is the availability of Yawen?

Yawen is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Yawen?

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