Alexandre Benoit is a French aerospace engineer with over 7 years of international experience in marketing, business development, and management in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He has a background in the aerospace, banking, and HVAC industries. Benoit holds two master's degrees and is fluent in French and English with knowledge of Malay and Arabic.

1. AlexandreBENOIT
Strategic Marketer, Business Analyst Consultant
& International Business Developer
French | Aerospace Engineer | International Manager | Team Player

2. ¤ Fluency in French & English (Notions of Malay & Arabic)
¤ 2 Master Degrees (BAC + 6)
From most reputed French engineering/business schools:
¤ 7years of International Experience in Marketing & Business Development: •4-year experience of Marketing Management in the Middle East (multi-cultural team) •2-year experience of Business Consulting in South East Asia with 2 main clients
Background
Aerospace Industry
Bank
HVAC / Smart Buildings
Commercial/Business Aviation
2007-2008
2004-2007
2012-2014Aerospace/MechanicalEngineering International Business
3 months -France
1/4/5 months -France/USA/France
4 years -UAE
2years -Malaysia/Singapore
Trainee R&D Engineer
Industrial Marketing Manager
Business Consultant
Bank Assistant

3. My Personal Goal
To positively impact your organization and evolve
from Marketingto Business Development to Business Unit Management
while keeping
a Strategic approach,
Responsibilities in Execution with my own Contributions,
and Management Responsibilities.

4. Key Strengths
WILL POWER:Ambitious, Focused, High Perseverance, Self-Discipline, Competitive Attitude
TRUSTWORTHY:Committed, Reliable, Responsible, High Integrity, Team Spirit
PASSIONATE:Dynamic, Enthusiast, Learner
Pleasure to Learn, Work and Achieve Results
UAEFireCode
Dec2011:SmallceremonyatDubaiCivilDefence:UAEFireCodesignedandgivenbyMajorGeneralRashidThanialMatroushi(ActingCommanderinChiefofUAE'sCivilDefence)toeachmemberoftheCivilDefenceFireCodeCouncil
MIGHT Workshops -Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2015-2030
Apr/Sep 2014: Part of the Focus Group “Systems Integration”. Launch in LIMA 2015.

5. FireTestsatULlaboratory(USA)forProductCertification
Feb2011:FiretestssuccessfullypassedforCurtainFireDampersforsingleandmulti-sections(4models).50%costreduction.ROI=1.5years.NewavailableoptionsconfirmedbyULin2012formicro-switchinstallationand“readytoinstall”firedampers.
Key Skills
ANALYTICAL MIND: visualize, analyze, solve problems via hypothesis &facts
STRATEGIC DOER: identify opportunity, define positioning, set objectives, plan & implement actions
CONSULTATIVE SELLER: help customer identify needs, advise solutions, build confidence & sell
MANAGER/LEADER: share vision, show purpose, motivate & adjust delegation
Paris Air Show 2013
Jun2013:Productdemonstration(connectedEFBwithsuiteofapplicationsrunningonWindows8)tojournalists&financialanalystsduringtheParisAirShow2013.

6. Achievements @ AldesMiddle East
I prepared the long-term sales revenues by building competitive advantages:
1.Revising the 1stUAE Fire Code to recommend European standards/systems (LOBBYING) and being appointed Member of the UAE Civil DefenceFire Code Council
2.Preparing the business development of the UAE housing market with complete product offer for 2 activities: Ventilation & Central Vacuum Cleaning
I increased the product offer competitiveness by:
1.Educating and raising awareness through trainings and technical seminars
2.Marketing few innovative solutions from France for specific applications
3.Developing new local products: UL/BS certified line of fire dampers, airtight volume control dampers, VAV with more actuator options, thermostat…
I cut marketing costs by 3 in 2011 while:
1.Increasing the media coverage by 2 via technical articles & press releases (expert image)
2.Increasing the direct marketing actions through bi-monthly technical newsletters
3.Delivering a new website, a new intranet, new sales tools (brochures)
4.Driving the sales force with specific sales action plans on key market segments
I created VALUEthrough efficient teamwork with my marketing team:

7. Achievements @ AltranMalaysia
My main mission was to boost the time to market of Flight Focus solutions and reposition Flight Focus as an open platform provider for Wireless IFE and Connected EFB by:
1.Delivering and harmonizing all marketing/sales tools (website, social media, brochures, caste studies, videos) with a more dynamic image
2.Increasing customer access, visibility and media coverage worldwide by participating in 10 events in 2013 all over Asia, Europe and America (Interiors Expo, Paris Air Show, APEX…).
I have created VALUEby delivering quick results on versatile missions for my 2 clients:
My 5 missions (under NDA) revolved around the study & analysis of the Asia-Pacific Business Aviation marketwith creation of databases, automated excel tools, simulation tools and business models for new business development initiatives
•Example: Footprint expansion in 2015 at SenaiAirport, Malaysia.

8. Testimonials
“IhavebeenworkingunderAlexandre’ssupervisionforthepast2years,aspartoftheMarketingteam.
Hisworkwasnotonlytogiveguidelines,butalsotopushhisteamalwaysfurthertoachieveanexcellentlevel,byreassessingourknowledge.
Hissenseofdetailsandstrongknowledgeofthemarketmademeimprovemycompetencesandwayofworking.
Alexandredefinitelyplayedastrongroleinoursubsidiary’sstoryandgrowth,andhewilldefinitelybecomeagreatplayerintohisnextcompany.”
“Alexandrehasbeenanassettothecompanyforthepast3.5years. InitiallyinchargeofStrategicMarketing,thankstohisworkscapacityandstronganalysisskills,hewasthenpromotedasMarketingManagerofoursubsidiarytakingoverfullresponsibilityonStrategicMarketing,Communication&OperationalMarketingaswellasproductsmanagement. Committed,dedicated&honest,IamsurethatAlexandrewillbeabletodemonstratehisknow-howandknowledgeinhisnextcareer'sstep.”
GaetanPIERREFEU
Managing Director,
AldesME,
Dec 2011
Audrey LEBLE MarcomExecutive,
AldesME,
Dec 2011
“ItwaspleasureworkingwithAlexandre.Heisaverynicepersontoworkwith.Healwaysappreciatedthegoodworkandatthesamepointhighlightedtherequiredareasforimprovement.Irecommendhimasaprofessional,fair,honestandahard-workingpersonwhocouldbeanassettoanycompanyhewouldworkfor.”
NomanQAMAR
Product Manager, AldesME,
June 2012

9. Testimonials
“AlexandreworkedwithFlightFocusforaroundoneyearasresponsibleMarketingManager(providedasConsultantfromourPartnerAltran).DuringthatperiodIhadthepleasureofworkingwithhimonseveralprojectsandIexperiencedhowheimplementedanddrovetheMarketingrelatedworkswithhighestaccuracy,successandselfinitiation.
Alexandreisahardworkingselfstarterthatclearlyunderstandtheneedonmarketingandfulfillstheseveralrolesofbranding,brochurecreation,communicationandexhibitionorganization.
Ontheinterpersonalside,Alexandrehassuperiorwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.Hegetsalongextremelywellwithstaff,suppliersandcolleagues.Heishighlyrespected,bothasapersonandprofessional,bycolleagues,employees,suppliersandcustomersalike.
IcanhighlyrecommendAlexandreforanyorganizationthatrequiresahardworking,selfstartingmarketingprofessional.ImmediatelyIwouldlovetoworkwithAlexandreatanypointintimeagain.
ClauspeterSchwarz
COO,
Flight Focus,
Mar 2014

10. My Portfolio

11. Strategic Marketer | Business Analyst | Business Development Manager

12. Flying Lover | Sport Player | Salsa Dancer | Travel Adventurer

13. Contact Me
AlexandreBENOIT
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(+60) 16 36 77 470
alexandre.benoit1@gmail.comwww.alexandre-benoit.com
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