Maxime Jean

Maxime JEAN is an experienced professional with a diverse range of roles in various companies. Maxime started their career at FOF China as a Business Developer, where they successfully increased sales revenue and built strong relationships with clients. Maxime then ventured into entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder of Licita, where they managed the development and launch of an online renting platform targeting the Chinese market. Following this, Maxime worked as a Project Manager at Caohejing Hi-Tech Park, where they led a team and achieved significant deals with French universities and industrial companies. Maxime then took a career break to launch their own business in Japan as the Sales and Marketing Director of Youpid, overseeing e-commerce operations. After their break, they joined Arches as Head of Sales and Marketing, providing comprehensive insights into the Asian economy to private equity firms, hedge funds, and strategy consultants. Most recently, they have taken on an advisory role at Asia Growth Bridge, providing strategic consulting and support to startups in the Asian market.

Maxime Jean holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which was completed between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Management & Marketing from ESC Clermont Business School from 2012 to 2015. During their Bachelor's studies, Maxime also completed a period of study at Tongji University, where they focused on International Business. In 2015, they further enhanced their language skills by completing a program in Learning Mandarin (HSK3) at Tongji University. Additionally, Maxime has obtained various certifications, such as "Strategic Thinking" from LinkedIn in 2021 and certifications in fields like go-to-market strategy and investment banking from reputable institutions like Pfizer and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Most recently, in 2023, they completed a virtual experience in Strategy Consulting with Accenture and gained expertise in M&A idea creation through a program with TD Securities.