ARCLÈS is a team of expert consultants, most of them former managers, all with a high university level. ARCLÈS partners have carried out operational missions in many sectors of activity. They have worked in international companies and large consulting firms.
ARCLÈS ASSOCIATES
Marc Berville
Marc Berville
- ARCLÈS Managing Director and partner, consultant specialising in the management of complex projects and transformations
- Former General Armament Engineer at the Ministry of the Armed Forces
- Expert in land armament and preparation of future systems
- Operational experience in managing multicultural teams and expertise and testing centres
I can help you succeed in your complex projects or transformations, in particular risk control and, if necessary, crisis resolution: in the field of armaments, I can advise you in your strategic thinking, the preparation of tenders and administrative processes – Marc

Marc Berville
Managing Director
Xavier Drago
Xavier Drago
- ARCLÈS partner: engineer from the Paris School of Physics and Chemistry and Doctor of Physics
- Long career in the Air Liquide Group, notably in the fields of research, engineering, human resources and in commercial and profit centre management activities. Xavier has created and managed the Group's Sustainable Development function
- Expertise in the field of Sustainable Development and specifically in the implementation of environmental, social and societal reporting, a subject which he teaches in a management school
- Expertise in the hydrogen energy field
- Expertise in the field of Human Resources in an industrial context
I offer industrial companies and investors my experience and my expertise in the fields of sustainable development in general and hydrogen energy in particular – Xavier

Xavier Drago
Yves Fazilleau
Yves Fazilleau
- ARCLÈS partner: strategic consulting and industrial diagnostics for SMEs and mid-caps
- Techno-economic evaluation of R&D projects in innovative technologies
- Expert (ONERA [French Aeronautics and Space Research Centre] and DGA [French Government Defence procurement and technology agency]) in electronic / optronic surveillance / security / safety systems and equipment in the aeronautical, naval and defence sectors
- Support for SMEs and mid-caps in technical and commercial export development (Brazil)
- External expert for the European Commission: innovative technology projects
I develop the momentum of SMEs, mid-caps and start-ups in innovative technologies and enable the success of their projects – Yves

Yves Fazilleau
François Giger
François Giger
- ARCLÈS Associate Director, consulting in business unit management and change management
- Innovation management for energy and environmental projects
- Conducting negotiations in France and Europe between industry, finance, public authorities and their stakeholders
- Certified coach
By inviting my customers to prioritise their needs, I help them to take a step back to see how to fulfil those needs in terms of quality, cost and deadlines – François

François Giger
Director
Patrick Lemaitre
Patrick Lemaitre
- Process Engineer, postgraduate in business management
- 20+ years of experience in major international groups in the field of the environment : water, waste, energy
- 10+ years of experience in innovation (environmental transition, fundraising, international business) for start-ups, SMEs, mid-caps and international companies
- Experience managing operational units in France and abroad; expertise in industrial process scale-up including with industrial risk management
- Sporting background, striving for excellence : Trail and Ultra-Trail
Operational support in the field of environmental transition (water, air, waste, energy) has been my daily passion for over 30 years : let's work together on your projects, I'd like to help you – Patrick

Patrick Lemaitre
Director
Eric Margoto
Eric Margoto
- ARCLÈS Chairman and partner: expert consultant in the strategy and development of industrial companies
- Expert in the development of new international markets: 15+ years of experience in export sales in Asia, the Pacific, Russia, North America and Europe
- High-tech expertise in all fields and innovation processes
- 20+ years of experience in major professional electronics groups (systems, equipment, components) in the space, defence, aeronautics, industrial and scientific sectors
I can help you consolidate your market share, develop your sales, particularly internationally, and identify new markets and their access conditions at the heart of innovation – Eric

Eric Margoto
Chairman
Olivier de Truchis
Olivier de Truchis
- ARCLÈS partner: corporate finance consultant for 20 years
- Specialist in the energy markets (oil, natural gas and electricity), providing assistance with setting up and financing development projects
- Extensive oil experience in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, combined with industrial expertise at Total and banking expertise at BNP Paribas
- Advising industrial groups on the financing of large and small energy projects
Talk to me about your development projects and I will help you set them up and find the necessary financing – Olivier

Olivier de Truchis
ARCLÈS PARTNERS
Claude Bardy
Claude Bardy
- Specialist in B2B sales issues, with 30+ years of operational sales experience and sales team management with B2B clients from SMEs to large institutional players, in France, Europe, USA, Africa and Asia
- 15+ years of experience in the mobility payment sector
- École des Mines engineer, MBA, certified coach
- Supporting managers and sales teams with issues surrounding market changes, sales performance, new markets, mergers and organisational reconfiguration
- Extensive international experience working with more than 40 nationalities, multicultural experience gained from 15 years spent working abroad, and multilingual experience with the ability to speak 5 languages
The only sustainable differentiation comes from the quality of the relationships a company’s men and women establish with their customers – Claude

Claude Bardy
Jean-Paul Berquand
Jean-Paul Berquand
- 30 years of experience within a CAC40 industrial group, including a long period devoted to the Human Resources Organization function in France and abroad
- Member of the Group's ORH Executive Committee and Chairman of two Service companies
- EMBA HEC
- Support for senior executives and high-potential executives
- Assistance in taking on complex positions and energizing teams
- Operational advice on the entire human resources function (social relations, health, safety, CSR), including the development of HR policies and the optimization of organizations
I am convinced that the men and women who make up an organization make the difference, and that is why I wish to contribute to the success of our clients with competence, rigor, a sense of listening and benevolence: the business world and entrepreneurs fascinates me – Jean-Paul

Jean-Paul Berquand
Guy Bommelaer
Guy Bommelaer
- Former Armament Engineer General at the DGA [French Government Defence procurement and technology agency]
- 34 years working for the defence of France's sovereign interests : Ministry of the Armed Forces, DGA, NATO
- Expert in the field of aeronautics and weapons operations management
- Expert in standardisation processes
- Expertise in project management
I can help you turn the complexity of your projects into profit-making opportunities, and I can also help you manage complex industrial projects, control your high-level risks, apply standardisation and gain access to MINARM [Ministry of Defence] contracts – Guy

Guy Bommelaer
Bertrand Boudier
Bertrand Boudier
- International Project Manager for Joint-Ventures / National Oil&Gas Companies: concept-selection, definition, construction and start-up phases
- Expertise in project management in the field of energy
- Specific expertise: project team sizing and skills, leadership in safety culture, risk study reviews, benchmarking, estimates, and troubleshooting
- Technical expertise supporting due diligence in investment projects in the development or execution phases of asset purchases or M&A transactions
I will ensure your project is defined by ambitious objectives and is executed in a way that lets you achieve them – Bertrand

Bertrand Boudier
Bruno Carlier
Bruno Carlier
- Expert in international business engineering: 20+ years of experience in sales and the performance of export contracts in Europe, Russia, Africa, North America, India, China, Southeast Asia and Australia
- 20+ years of experience in the industrial subsidiaries of major construction groups: electro-technical sector
- Expert in sustainable smart cities
- Expertise in carbon footprints and decarbonisation project management insurance
- Sound knowledge of the world of sailing
- MBA from Audencia + Specialised Smart City and Ecodistrict Management MBA
I can help you fill your order book, especially at international level, and achieve success with your orders while building an inclusive, socially-responsible and sustainable world together – Bruno

Bruno Carlier
Pascal Gauffeny
Pascal Gauffeny
- 25 years deploying customer experience solutions (marketing, sales, support, e-commerce, data) for international companies
- Expert in Economic Intelligence and Business Development for IT companies
- Specialist in hybrid functional architectural matters and cybersecurity issues
- Expert in the Aerospace and Defence markets and, more broadly, in the manufacturing industry
- MBA in Risk Management, International Security and Cybersecurity + Executive – Modern Management + Executive – Innovation Leader
- HEC speaker on the "Purposeful Leadership" programme or how a leader can give meaning to business
Secure digitalisation is the key to finding new markets, outperforming the competition, optimising the production tool, supporting employees and attracting future talent: always be where you are expected to be, way ahead... and beyond! – Pascal

Pascal Gauffeny
Claude Heller
Claude Heller
- In-depth understanding of the hydrogen economy and ecosystems
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of heavy industry: steelmaking, refining, non-ferrous metals, etc.
- Mastery of long-term contracts with major international heavy industry groups
- Driving the transition from R&D results to industrialization
- Analysis and evaluation of investment projects
- Skills resulting from my experience acquired at Air Liquide (42 years) in the development of new markets, on the technical, marketing and business development levels.
- Involved in the field of hydrogen since 2000 and in the field of CO2 capture and storage (CCS) since 2010
I support you, for example as Project Owner support, in the realization of your technological or investment projects, in particular in the field of hydrogen – Claude

Claude Heller
Rémy Journeau
Rémy Journeau
- Experience of more than 40 years in the fields of Defence/Aerospace/Security/Telecoms in terms of Large Projects setting-up and management
- Ecole Polytechnique (1975), Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (1980)
- Contracting Authority capacity
- Recovery of projects in critical situation, Crisis management
- Multicultural and multidisciplinary teams leadership operational experience
- Managerial expertise in strategy, organization, business development and optimization of governance processes
- Improvement of operations profitability
Je vous aide à surmonter des situations difficiles ou de crises dans vos projets /activités en maintenant vos objectifs opérationnels et financiers et en restaurant la confiance au sein des équipes – Rémy

Rémy Journeau
Jérôme Ribuot
Jérôme Ribuot
- Worldwide Offshore Renewables Development Director, focus on France, Europe, Asia and floating wind for SAIPEM group.
- Floaters Commercial Director (FPSO-FPU-FLNG-GBS) for Australia, West Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, Norway, Canada, Japan and Russia, SAIPEM group.
- CEO of SOFRESID, setting up of SOFRESID Engineering company by subsidiaries Merging & Acquisition.
- Large Projects Director in Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Energy, and Infrastructure.
- Technical and Commercial Expertise, Due Diligence, Business to Business go between.
- Project set-up, partner selection, contractual model, Responsibilities and Risk / Reward allocation.
Happy to share my whole professional experience and my passion for Offshore Energies. – Jérôme

Jérôme Ribuot
Marie Solinet
Marie Solinet
- Director of a marketing communication agency since 2005
- Expert in graphic design, branding and media content production
- Website creation and transformation
- Sound knowledge of the motor racing world
I build my customers' brand image and roll out a communication strategy aimed at increasing public visibility: I help them sell their expertise and products more effectively – Marie

Marie Solinet
Anne Souillard
Anne Souillard
- 20 years as HRD within international SMEs: Industry, Health, Engineering, Energy, New Technologies, Digital, Consulting and Consumer Goods
- ESSEC graduate in Human Resources and HEC certificate in Executive Coaching, founder and director of the HR Humanist consultancy firm (2017)
- Right-hand to the CEO in the implementation of the HR strategy and its deployment in significant growth contexts: start-ups, SMEs
- Human capital management: recruitment, customised training on management improvement and soft skills development, workshops in managerial innovation and design thinking
- Team coaching and team building to promote creativity for leadership purposes
For 20 years I have been passionate about helping managers gain perspective on their HR organisation, and helping teams find their place by encouraging their motivation and commitment within the company - Anne

Anne Souillard
Robert Zadora
Robert Zadora
- Project Manager in France and abroad for industrial companies and project management assistance for local and regional authorities
- Experience in the field of energy: electricity and gas, including nuclear, wind and solar, energy transition and efficiency
- Managerial expertise: organisation, process optimisation and governance, team leadership from SMEs to industrial groups, recruitment and skills development
- Technical expertise: company acquisitions and disposals, start-up appraisals, strategy, action plans, budget and management control, investment projects, and transformation projects from design to implementation
I can help you define your project, and I can support you in its implementation and in the achievement of your objectives, while respecting people and the environment – Robert

Robert Zadora
Hervé Suquet
Hervé Suquet
- Over 30 years of diverse experience in the Telco, Digital, IT, field force management & environment sectors
- Expertise in Energy & ESG strategies: Net zero planning, governance structure definition, program execution, energy sourcing plans
- Expertise in complex operational transformations: cost-cutting programs, process & OpModel optimization, budget & implementation control
- Specialist in large-scale investment plans in Telco/IT/Digital, modernization of operations, and purchasing plans
- Leader in multicultural & multidisciplinary teams in Europe, Africa and the Middle east
- Ecole Polytechnique (1985), and Télécoms Paris

Hervé Suquet
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