ABOUT ME

A path no one planned - each chapter earned by navigating what came next.

From Madagascar to Fortune 500 boardrooms across 7 countries.

The short version: I learned to lead by being the person in the room who had to figure things out faster than everyone expected.

ABOUT ME

A path no one planned - each chapter earned by navigating what came next.

From Madagascar to Fortune 500 boardrooms across 7 countries.

The short version: I learned to lead by being the person in the room who had to figure things out faster than everyone expected.

THE PATH

Madagascar → France

The Cultural Shift

Born and raised in Madagascar. Left to study in France. First taste of being "other."

Madagascar

France

Canada → Sweden

The Corporate Structure

Engineering, then Masters in Technology Management. Senior consultant in Montreal, then joined a Fortune 500 from Sweden.

Canada

Sweden

India → Italy

The Global Scale

Led transformations of 400 and 1,500 employees. Senior Director across 7 countries in Southern Europe.

India

Italy

United States → Canada

The Executive Acumen

VP leading a 6,000-person, $1B transformation. COO managing a $115M P&L across Seattle and Dallas.

United States

Canada

Canada → Today

The Leadership Edge

CEO of an AI data services company. 1,000+ employees across Madagascar and Mauritius, serving Amazon, AWS, and Microsoft.

Madagascar

Mauritius

Canada

If this path speaks to you, we'll probably have a good conversation.

If this path speaks to you, we'll probably have a good conversation.

If this path speaks to you, we'll probably have a good conversation.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

"Willing to ask the tough questions, which drives thought-provoking conversation and an atmosphere where people want to be better."

Robert McDaniel · Senior Director

"Willing to ask the tough questions, which drives thought-provoking conversation and an atmosphere where people want to be better."

Robert McDaniel · Senior Director

"Willing to ask the tough questions, which drives thought-provoking conversation and an atmosphere where people want to be better."

Robert McDaniel · Senior Director

"A true, professional, highly accomplished leader who fosters real results."

Miguel Cobo · Senior Director

"A true, professional, highly accomplished leader who fosters real results."

Miguel Cobo · Senior Director

"A true, professional, highly accomplished leader who fosters real results."

Miguel Cobo · Senior Director

"Industry knowledge, business acumen, and drive for results are second to none."

Sandy Sexton · Regional Manager

"Industry knowledge, business acumen, and drive for results are second to none."

Sandy Sexton · Regional Manager

"Industry knowledge, business acumen, and drive for results are second to none."

Sandy Sexton · Regional Manager

"Eric's mentorship transcends boundaries, blending professional guidance with genuine personal care."

Dr. Anoop Saxena · Senior Program Manager

"Eric's mentorship transcends boundaries, blending professional guidance with genuine personal care."

Dr. Anoop Saxena · Senior Program Manager

"Eric's mentorship transcends boundaries, blending professional guidance with genuine personal care."

Dr. Anoop Saxena · Senior Program Manager

BEYOND THE WORK

The Curious Project Leader

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