Sylvain Grandena

Sylvain Grandena has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Sylvain most recently worked at TAKEOFF as the Head of New Business Europe / MENA since December 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Client Partner / Marketing Strategist at TAKEOFF from November 2019 to January 2024. Sylvain also worked as a Business Developer / Key Account Manager at TAKEOFF from December 2018 to November 2019.

Before their time at TAKEOFF, Sylvain was the CEO & Co-Founder of Cowork Downtown in Rochester, NY from November 2017 to October 2018. Sylvain also worked as a Business Development Key Account Manager at OneView Business Solutions from January 2017 to January 2018.

Sylvain's earlier experience includes working at Scottish Development International as an International Business Developer, where they promoted Scotland's inward investment in France and Southern Europe. Sylvain organized events, managed partnerships, conducted market and company studies, and organized export missions for Scottish companies. Sylvain covered a geographical area of France and 11 European countries and worked in sectors such as IT, engineering, creative industries, construction, and aerospace.

Prior to their role at Scottish Development International, Sylvain worked as a Marketing Executive at LAFARGE from September 2010 to August 2013.

Sylvain Grandena completed their Bachelor's degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce from HECI Saint-Louis in the years 2007 to 2010. Sylvain then pursued a Master's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from KEDGE Business School from 2010 to 2012.