Xeon International

Global Presence

Yves Duponselle, CEO

A strategist and international market developer, Yves spent two decades working in leading international corporations within the consumer, financial, telecom and content industries. He held several roles such as Head of International Product Management and International Sales & Marketing Director before joining Xeon International. Yves was named a marketing wiz because many of his newly developed strategies resulted in double-digit revenue growth and significant market share increase. Yves is an expert in growth and development and has a wide-ranging experience of international expansion. He is the CEO of Xeon International and he has a clear vision that drives the company and its clients to a business value creation of an advanced, innovative kind.

Giancarlo d'Elia, CFO

Giancarlo is a powerful business transformer with a sound knowledge in growth management issues. He has a track record as a top management professional with a natural talent for people and figures. Giancarlo disposes of powerful business acumen and truly international experience of more than 20 years. He went through all strategic positions in growth management issues and performed as a company CEO, international development with sustained growth. He is transferring his experience as a visiting professor at a French university to MBA graduates. As the CFO of Xeon International Giancarlo is the guardian of the company's philosophy and values.

Luis Hidalgo, COO

Prior to joining Xeon International Luis gathered experience in the field of finances, banking and distribution in major financial institutions and companies. Luis is known for his strategic vision and expansion power, sometimes including acquisitions of companies. He has been working alongside Rothschild and BNP Paribas for many years. Top executive with a proven track record, Luis's opinion is often demanded by the media.

Marta Vassileva, CMO

After her studies in Solvay Business School, Marta worked in the media & financial sectors before joining the team of Xeon International. She has a passion for science, nature and the arts, and ensures her team apply similarly creative thinking in the field of business. Marta only settles for the highest standards of value creation for Xeon International's clients.

Peihua Zhu, Partner

An entrepreneur with a high degree of business acumen, Peihua has a great knowledge about different cultures around the globe and a deep understanding of the market dynamics in China. Peihua is a strategist, a relationship builder, a man that has achieved leadership in communication. His communication talents have allowed the development of a strong network on both sides of the globe.

Robert Juarez, Partner

With a proven track record in top management positions within international companies, Robert has been in his last function Vice President of a large American corporation in charge of the international licensing activity. A professional of the licensing business, Robert masters the functioning of the distribution channels internationally. Multilanguage and experienced, Robert moves at ease worldwide in all business communities. He also has a significant experience in Entertainment and Leisure industry.

Michael Thiess, Partner

Michael has a degree in Economics and in Psychology from Mannheim University. He has been working for years at one of the best strategy advisers in Germany. He had established and ran operations in China, India, and Malaysia within healthcare industry. Michael gained valuable expertise in pharmaceutics and medical technologies as well. His strengths are laying in strategy and corporate governance, in restructuring and optimization.

Ashok Jain, Partner

A Chemical Engineer and a Post Graduate from NITIE, Ashok was with Cadbury's for over 22 years and was last CEO & MD, Cadbury's Schweppes (India). With a wide ranging experience of Production, EDP, Quality Control, New Business Planning, Exports and Marketing Ashok has for over last 3 years helped launch over 75 healthcare brands in India. His strengths lie in Business Strategy, Planning & Executing New Product Development and launches, Driving Entrepreneurial Ventures with focus on Distribution, Marketing and Finance.

Jeetendra Jain, Partner

An Electronics Engineer with MBA from IIM Bangalore, Jeetendra was last President of Marketing of major IT Company. Prior to this he handled senior marketing management roles in other worldwide companies. He has published several marketing articles in leading magazines and financial newspapers in India and has been teaching marketing at various MBA institutes in Mumbai. His key strengths lie in New Products & Innovations, Marketing Strategy and Direct Marketing.

Michele Polini, Partner

Michele's professional path is an amazing combination of tradition and innovation. He has been working in the automotive and consumer goods industries and gained sound experience in innovative distribution and logistic solutions on the fragmented European market. Michele is an expert in M&A, organisation and post merger support integration.

Alain Thomas, Partner

As an expert in Food & Beverage Alain Thomas spent 30 years of hard work and dedication to the art of good living. He is now imbued with the talents of the different international experiences. Alain has the sense of commitment to excellence when it comes to products and services. To stay on the edge of innovation and to keep meeting the standards of Xeon International, he continuously questions himself and as a professional he will continuously strive to surpass accomplishment and be recognised as a leader in the industry.

We are currently looking for a senior executive with a proven track record to resume our activities in Poland. To post your application please send an email to info@xeon-international.com

Andrey Yvanov, Partner

Baron Von Renteln, Partner

South East Asia

Ronny Showkat, Partner

Mr.Showkat took his higher education from Växjö University and continued in the US with an EMBA from UCLA and along with this he obtained a degree in Intellectual Property Rights.This led him into positions at the Universal music publishing, WanerChapelmusic, McKinsey and MTG. Mr. Showkat is an early age entrepreneur who has worked with world leading media houses, entertainment companies along with Venture Capital firms. He holds a Master in marketing and has 10 years experience in managing SME business on the global arena. Recently he joined Xeon International as Managing Partner South East Asia.

Luis Hidalgo, Partner

Prior to joining Xeon International Luis gathered experience in the field of finances, banking and distribution in major financial institutions and companies. Luis is known for his strategic vision and expansion power, sometimes including acquisitions of companies. He has been working alongside Rothschild and BNP Paribas for many years. Top executive with a proven track record, Luis's opinion is often demanded by the media.

Stephen Knight, Partner

A former advertising executive with 23 years experience, Stephen has held a variety of positions at major international agencies including Bates, Lowe Howard Spink and WCRS. Previous clients included GM, Lloyds Bank, BMW United Distillers, The Post Office, BT and JVC Five years with the Walt Disney Company latterly as Senior Vice-President and Head of Marketing and Brand management for Europe, Middle East & Africa. Having worked successfully above and below the line, client and agency side, he felt it time to do his own thing and founded Pimento in 2005.

Wendy Abner, US General Manager & Partner

Wendy holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Finance and over 10 years experience in banking and mortgage lending of residential and commercial projects across the United States. As a "by referral only adviser", Wendy delivers world class service and wows her clients. She wants their business for life, not one transaction. Her purpose is to deliver such an incredible service to them that they share their experience with her to their friends, family and neighbours. Wendy negotiates the hundreds of pages of documents as well as the over 50 people involved during the transaction to ensure everyone is on their toes and working towards the Celebration.

John Nielsen, Partner

John began his 15 years mortgage banking career in Denver, Colorado. He served various capacities from Vice President of Secondary Marketing to President in wholesale/retail mortgage banking. John has been involved with the underwriting, system integration, marketing and origination of various real estate loans on properties throughout US and abroad. John holds broker licenses from multiple states and held various financial licenses with the National Association of Securities Dealers.