Thierry Vandewalle

Founder & Managing Partner
2015
Smart & Operating investment in more than 100 startups incl. #Alma #Silvr #Upway #Cowboy #Context #Yescapa #Klaxoon #Spendesk #Tempow #BaloonAfrica #Safeboda #Misterbnb #DrivyGetaround #TerragameCenter #Lumingtang #ProseHair #Cyclofix ...

2015 - 2021

2012 - 2016

CEO - Asia
2012 - 2016
Investor from the early beginning in Atelier Cologne, Active board member, and launch of the brand in Asia (as CEO Asia). Atelier Cologne has been acquired by l'Oreal in July 2016.

2007 - 2013

CEO (Digital) Asia
2010 - 2013
Manage and coordinate operation in the 8 countries with Publicis Modem presence in the area (Korea, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, HK, India, Malaysia); in total more than 500 employees. Origination, identification and acquisition (negociation and closing of the deal) of 2 digital agencies in China (Gomye in Chengdu and Beijing, 60 employees, Wangfan in Shanghai, 70 employees) Retructuration of some operations. Management of largest clients.
CEO (Digital) France
2007 - 2010
After acquisition by Publicis, Wcube has been rebranded Publicis Modem France, part of Publicis Modem Worldwide, global network dedicated to Digital communication. Publicis Modem France has been elected "Agency of the Year 2009". The company grew of more than 50% per year during the 3 years after acquisition.

2000 - 2007

Founder & CEO
2000 - 2007
Cofound eQuesto, rebranded Wcube in 2002, as a Digital Communication Agency. The Agency grew quickly to become in 2007 - with 70 employees - one of the largest in France. Clients in the luxury industry (Hermes, Dior, Azzaro), retail and ecommerce (Carrefour), Telecom (SFR) or Transportation (SNCF, Renault, Volkswagen). Wcube has been acquired in 2007 by Publicis.

1998 - 1999

Consultant
1998 - 1999
Strategy Consultant / Help our client work better with World Bank, IMF and more generally large institutions/ lobbies in Washington, DC

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