Patrick Faure

Patrick Faure has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Patrick has held various leadership positions in different companies and industries. Faure's most recent role is as the SVP Global Services Organization at AVASO Technology Solutions, where they are responsible for driving excellence in service delivery and support on a global scale.

Prior to their current position, Faure served as the Director of Global PMO, Professional Services, and Sales at GDT - General Datatech. Based in London, UK, they spearheaded the company's international activities, including sales, channel partner management, consulting, professional services delivery, and supply chain management. Faure successfully built a global network of channel partners and achieved significant sales growth, securing contracts with NATO, UK Education Trusts, and private corporations.

Before joining GDT, Faure worked at Dimension Data as the Director of International PMO and Professional Services. In this role, they created and managed the International Programme Office, overseeing the implementation of large-scale systems for Global Fortune 500 companies and achieving high customer satisfaction. Patrick also led the largest Cisco UM upgrade and managed numerous telepresence and video deployments.

Faure's work experience also includes serving as the VP of Sales and Marketing at Ultra-Scan Corporation, where they implemented a successful marketing strategy, rebuilt the sales team, and achieved significant sales growth. Patrick also worked at Kodak Health Group, leading the business development and commercialization of professional services related to IT system security and privacy.

Earlier in their career, Faure was the Managing Director and Owner of East-West Federation, a telecommunications and IT consulting business in the Former Soviet Union. Patrick developed the national internet network infrastructure for the Republic of Turkmenistan and provided consultancy services to multiple Ministries of Telecommunications.

Faure's career began in the US Army, where they served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Signal Corps. Patrick held various roles, including Chief of the Army Office of Defense Cooperation in Belgium and Luxembourg, representing the Army Digitization Office in Europe and selling its products to NATO countries.

Overall, Patrick Faure's work experience showcases their expertise in global service delivery, sales and marketing, project management, professional services, and international business development.

Patrick Faure received their Bachelor's degree in French from Binghamton University in 1974-1975. Patrick went on to obtain a Master of Science (MS) degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1995-1996. In 1994, they attended the Armed Forces Staff College for a graduate program in Electronic Operations and Logistics. Before that, in 1993-1994, they obtained a certification in Total Quality Management from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management Information Systems, General from the University of Southern California. Patrick also holds certifications in Programme Management from the US Department of Defense and Total Quality Management from the University of Phoenix. The specific dates and details for the additional certifications are not provided.