A
graduate from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce of Reims,
Gerard Sakakini started his career in Marketing and sales for
the Unilever Group, Danone Group and then as Managing Director
for Franchi France and Pezon & Michel.
In
1977, he joins the Executive Search profession as a Partner
in a French firm, Manorga, and participates in the setting up
and the launch of Amrop International for seven years.
In
1984, he decides to set up his own firm and goes into partnership
with Philippe Bouvard to co-found Leaders-Trust International.
Henry
Kisiel
Partner
Born
in 1955, Bachelor of Law, Master in Communications (Celsa/Sorbonne),
graduate from the Essec MBA and the Executive Management Program
of the CPA HEC Group, Henry Kisiel began his career as a Human
Resources Officer at the Groupe Compagnie du Midi.
In
1987 he founded his own firm, HK Consultants, in association with
the Dassas Group. Then, he managed the Executive Search business
of Austin-Knight France. Throughout his experience, Henry Kisiel
has led many assignments in recruitment, audit, and corporate
planning, for firms facing growth or restructuring issues.
As
a Partner since 1997 with Leaders-Trust International, then as
a Managing Partner since 2002, Henry Kisiel has specialised in
Executive recruiting for Retail, Consumer Goods, TMT and Life
Sciences sectors in Europe.
Henry
Kisiel is a member of the Executive Committee since October 2005.
Jean-Philippe
Caude
Partner
Graduate
from H.E.C. Business School and a Master in Economy from the
Paris University, Jean-Philippe Caude started his career in
1968 with Procter and Gamble in Marketing.
In
1974, he joined Playtex as Director of Marketing, first in France,
then in Canada, before becoming Managing Director of the Consumer
Products Division back in France. He joined Hachette in 1980,
in charge of new ventures of the Press group and managed the
Film and TV Division.
He
entered executive search in 1983 with Korn/Ferry as a Vice President
in Paris. In 1986, he founded Beigbeder Caude & Partners
and expanded the firm internationally, together with US and
UK Partners, into the Accord Group.
Since
1997, he is a Partner of Leaders-Trust International.
Jean-Philippe
Saint-Geours
Partner
Born
in 1947, a graduate from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de
Paris, the Law University of Paris and the Ecole Nationale d'Administration,
Jean-Philippe Saint-Geours started his career as a civil servant
in the Ministry of Economy and Finance and in the Ministry of
Industry.
He
also spent two years as an Advisor to the French Prime Minister,
before being appointed General Manager of the Paris Opera (1983-1989).
In
1989, he joined Publicis Group as General Manager of "Medias
et Régies" branch (space and air selling and marketing).
He
entered executive search in 1995 with Heidrick & Struggles
as a Vice-President in Paris, served as Managing Partner of
the firm for France, and was named a Vice Chairman in 2002.
Jean-Philippe
Saint-Geours joined Leaders Trust International in September
2003 as a Partner.
His
executive practice encompasses a wide variety of engagements
in general management (CEO, COO, CFO, Communications, HR) and
Board directorships.
His
main search experience sectors include industry, distribution,
media, public services, insurance and trade organizations.
Jean-Philippe
Saint-Geours also extends his ability to Executive Management
Review, Executive Committees and Boards of Directors assessment
services.
Particularly, he handles a yearly survey on Corporate Governance
trends in France, and is closely involved in the Institute of
French Directors (IFA) taskforces and events.
Jean-Philippe Saint-Geours is a Member of the Executive Committee
since October 2005.
Claire
de Montaigu
Partner
Born
in 1950, Bachelor in Economics and Finance (Paris University),
Claire de Montaigu acquired a first Business experience in different
Banks and financial Institutions : Senior Officer in charge of
M&A, directly reporting to the Executive Committee of the
CDR (Credit Lyonnais), General Secretary of BMI, and later FMF.
By
joining Leaders Trust International Paris in 1996, she started
her Executive Search activity.
As a Partner, she is conducting assignments mainly in the Automotive,
Industrial, and Financial sectors. She also assists Industry Associations
in recruiting their senior officers.
Her territorial expertise covers France, Europe and Western Africa.
Her
business knowledge includes the following positions : General
Management, Sales & Marketing, Communication, Corporate support
functions (Finance, HR, Legal), recently extended to Manufacturing
and Operations.
Claire
de Montaigu is a Member of the Executive Committee since October
2005.
Charles
Lai
Partner
Charles
Lai graduated from Institut d'Etudes Politiques of Paris and holds
a post-graduate degree in law.
He
has been in executive search since 1985.
He
has successfully developed the Banking and Financial Services
sectors with major clients and acquired a strong expertise in
capital markets, asset management and corporate finance fields.
He
joined Leaders Trust International in September 2004 as a Partner,
member of the Financial Services practice.
Prior
to Leaders Trust International, Charles Lai was a Senior Partner
in Korn/Ferry International's Paris office where he specialises
in Financial Services.
He
started his career with administrative functions on the staff
of a gem trading company before joining the Paris Commercial Court
as a General Secretary.
Then
he held communication and investor relations responsibilities
at the Paris Stock Exchange.
Charles
Lai is a Member of the Executive Committee since October 2005.
Véronique
Le Dreff
Consultant
Véronique
Le Dreff holds a post-graduate degree in History (Sorbonne) and
Education (Sorbonne-Nouvelle).
She starts her career at TV5, a French speaking channel as a Chargée
de Mission, in charge of the training Department.
Afterwards
she joins AOL, the main internet provider, as a Project Manager.
In 2000, she joins Progress, a French leading firm in Executive
Search and affiliated to the IIC Partners network. She conducted
many assignments in the banking and financial services as well
as IT. She worked closely with the Chairman of the company, especially
in the insurance sector.
In 2005, she joins Leaders Trust International, as a member of
the Financial and Insurance Services practice.
She is also the author of a book introducing diversified and technical
IT positions.
Marie-Céline
Nobileau
Consultant
Marie
Céline Nobileau is graduate in Business management and
holds a post graduate degree in Finance from Paris University
Dauphine. She is also a member of the French Society of Financial
Analysts.
She
started her career in the Public Relation and Financial Communication
department at the Paris Stock Exchange.
Prior
to Leaders Trust International, she joined successively mains
equities brokers, such as HSBC Securities, as Senior Financial
Analyst (retail and mid caps).
She
has been in executive search since 2004 dedicated to the BFSI
Practice (Banking Financial Services and Insurance).
Sophie de Franceschi
Consultant
Sophie de Franceschi is graduate in Business law from both Paris and London University. She also holds a post graduate degree in Competition and European law.
She is a member of the French bar and the English law society.
She started her career in a law firm (August & Debouzy) as a litigation associate.
In 2007, she joined Leaders Trust International in Paris in order to create and develop the Professional Services practice. She also conducts searches in Banking and Financial Services sector..
Carole
Deffez
Consultant
Carole
Deffez brings more than ten years of experience in the Healthcare
Sector to her role as a Consultant in Leaders Trust International.
A graduate in Political Sciences, Business post-graduate degree
from IAE (Business University), she joined the University of Columbia,
MO, USA, for a year before graduating from ESSEC (Top French Business
School) with a post-graduate Master in Marketing Management.
Before moving into Executive search, she started her career in Marketing
for Danone, Paris, then spent four years in Rome, working in the
communication field for Government and International Organizations.
In 1996 she was appointed Head of the Pharmaceutical Division
of the Institute for International Research, Paris, conceiving
and developing international conferences dedicated to Senior Executives
of the industry.
Prior to joining Leaders Trust International, she was Life Sciences
Senior Associate of Spencer Stuart, Paris, where she specialized
in recruiting senior executives and successfully served clients
such as Pharmaceutical, Biotech, OTC, Medical Device and Veterinary
Companies.
In 2006, she joined Leaders Trust International (1), in Paris, in
order to create and develop the Life Sciences Practice. (1) LTI
is a member of AltoPartners, a large independent executive search
network.
Olivier Carlander
Consultant
Born in 1960, Olivier Carlander is a graduate from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris and holds a degree from the Law University of Paris.
He spent 17 years at Bouygues Group where he held various assignments as HR Manager of business units within the Construction Division. Appointed as Human Resources Development Director of Bouygues Construction in 2000, his main responsibility was recruitment and training for the whole Division.
He joined Bureau Veritas in 2004 as Group Resourcing and Career Management Director in charge of Executives’search and Leadership review.
As a consultant since January 2008 with Leaders Trust International he brings more than 20 years of recruitment experience in the construction, property development, energy and B to B services.
MBA,
Harvard Business School and BS Columbia University.
Started
his career in International Financial Operations at Banque Paribas.
Later became Deputy General Manager Southern Europe at Spencer
Stuart, Paris.
Was
one of the three founding Partners of Egon Zehnder International
AG at creation in 1968. Member of the Executive Committee. Launched
the Paris 1968 and the Milano offices.
In
1984 co-founded Leaders Trust International. Chairman Leaders
Trust AG, Board member Leaders Trust International SA.
