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Management team
Since its foundation in 1999, Emailvision has acquired a reputation as the leader in email marketing software services in Europe.
The company's strategic vision and leadership position in the market is underpinned by its senior management's technological, direct marketing and industry expertise. The Emailvision management team continues to drive the company on an aggressive market share growth plan.
Nick Heys - Founder & CEO
Nick is an entrepreneur with over 25 years experience in multi-channel direct marketing, including three years as European Marketing Director at The Franklin Mint and five years as an independent consultant specialised in mail order and database marketing services. Since founding Emailvision in 1999, Nick has taken the company from start-up to the leading public pure-play email marketing software company.
Chris Combemale - Country Manager UK & COO
Chris is a dual French/US citizen with 28 years direct marketing experience in Europe, the US and Asia/Pacific. His 12 years with Young & Rubicam included founding the Wunderman direct-marketing office in Singapore in 1992 and managing the Wunderman office in Hong Kong. Chris returned to Europe in 1994 as European direct marketing director for Franklin Mint and created his own on-line catalogue company in 1998. Educated at Winchester College in England prior to achieving BA at Hamilton College, Clinton NY.
Olivier Candau - Chief Financial Officer
Olivier Candau started his career at the ABAC Chartered Accountant firm in 1986. In 1997, Olivier joined ADDE-Claritas as Chief Financial Officer where he was in charge of the Finance, Human Resources, IT and General Services Departments. In December 2000, He became Chief Financial Officer of SafeNet France (formerly Rainbow Technologies) before joining Emailvision in January 2006. Olivier Candau holds a Degree in Higher Accounting and Financial Studies.
Olivier Piscart - Country Manager France
Olivier Piscart joined Emailvision in 2003 and became Sales Director France in July 2004. Prior to joining Emailvision, Olivier was Associate Sales Director at After, an IT Services Company He previously worked as a key accounts Sales Engineer at Crédit Agricole Indosuez in Lyon. Olivier Piscart holds a Master in Financial Science Engineering and a Master in Economics from the University of Nancy.
Bertrand Van Overschelde - Country Manager Benelux
Post graduate high business school in France, Bertrand Van Overschelde, 30 years old, started his career in the Web Industry at MSN in 2000. He spent 5 years at Xerox from 2001 to 2006 where he held the positions of Key Account Sales Manager and Business Development Manager. Bertrand joined Emailvision in 2007 as a Sales Director and recently been promoted as the Benelux Country Manager in April 2008.
Hervé Bloch - Switzerland Country Manager
After his France Sales Director role, Hervé Bloch has just been promoted as Switzerland Country Manager in April 2008. Before working for Emailvision, Hervé was Associate Director for an Internet start-up and Sales Manager of an IBM subsidiary specializing in e-business. Hervé Bloch has over 10 years experience in the Web industry and has managed to build a strong network and relationships.
Nathalie Chaboche - Marketing Director
Nathalie Chaboche has spent most of her career in marketing and communications positions. After three years in developing management applications, she joined Computer Associates in 1983. Over 12 years, she managed the development, localisation, marketing, direct sales, indirect sales and support for a wide range of software products. She later became marketing manager at ITS SEEVIA Group, a public computer services company. Since 2004, she has held the position of Marketing Director at Emailvision and manages all promotional and lead generation activities across Europe.
Pascal Charrier - Clients Service Director
Pascal Charrier joined Emailvision in 2006 after 7 years at Alphacreations e-commerce solutions. Pascal is responsible for the quality of Emailvision support and professional services.
Pascal has a degree in Economics and Finance from the National school of Statistics and Economics Administration in Paris.
Hervé Laudrain - Chief Technical Officer
Hervé Laudrain brings over 21 years experience in IT management with blue chip multinational companies. He has a “Mastere Telecom” from Ecole Centrale de Paris and a MIAGE degree from Université Paris Dauphine. His experience includes CTO at Travelprice.com & Lastminute.com, and IT Director at Cap Gemini Innovation.
Emailvision Board of Directors:
Nick Heys, Chairman
Guy Porré
Marion Aubry
Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt