Team
A team of experts serving the growth of all SoftNext companies
SoftNext is led by a team of experienced and committed professionals.
Team
JÉRÉMIE VINANT
Chief Executive Officer
EXPERIENCE
Serial entrepreneur, Jérémie Vinant founded 5 companies between 2003 and 2010. He co-founded FraudBuster in 2010 with Léonard Wauters, which they sold to SoftNext in 2020.
EDUCATION
Graduate of ESIEA: School of Engineering in Computer Science
KEY STRENGTHS
Leadership, entrepreneurial spirit
GRÉGOIRE ELMASSIAN
Chief Financial Officer
EXPERIENCE
After experience at EY and Chanel, worked for 8 years as CFO of the Travel Division at Groupe Figaro.
EDUCATION
Graduate of ESSEC
KEY STRENGTHS
Risk management and accounting/finance methods
OLIVIER WILLI
Chief Operating Officer
EXPERIENCE
With 15 years of experience in telecoms and 10 years supporting businesses and investors, he joined SoftNext in 2022.
EDUCATION
Graduate of ESSCA
KEY STRENGTHS
Management, Project management
AUGUSTIN PAYENNEVILLE
M&A Director
EXPERIENCE
18 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, finance and operational execution. Dual background: 12 years in Restructuring and M&A consulting for large groups and SME owner-managers, and 6 years as CEO-founder of a tech company.
EDUCATION
Graduate of EDHEC
KEY STRENGTHS
Mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, financial analysis, strategy, operational execution
ALEXANDRE LIGNY
Director of Portfolio Integrations
EXPERIENCE
Over the past ten years, he has led more than 20 post-merger integration and carve-out projects in an international context across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
EDUCATION
Graduate of ESME Sudria and certified Executive Coach HEC
KEY STRENGTHS
Management, Project management
NATHAN PRATS
BI Manager
EXPERIENCE
Specialised in commercial data analysis and revenue generation process management, he combines his skills in Business Intelligence and Revenue Operations to deliver strategic insights.
EDUCATION
Graduate of 3A and EMLYON
KEY STRENGTHS
Reporting tools and support design
ALIXIA DRION
Financial Controller
EXPERIENCE
Specialised in verifying the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, she brings sharp expertise in financial control.
EDUCATION
Graduate of IÉSEG School of Management
KEY STRENGTHS
Financial analysis, management control
LÉONARD WAUTERS
Chief Technology Officer
EXPERIENCE
Expert in networking and software development with over 15 years of experience. He co-founded FraudBuster in 2010 with Jérémie Vinant.
EDUCATION
Graduate of Centrale Marseille
KEY STRENGTHS
R&D expertise, databases and programming
CHRISTOPHE SEGUINOT
AI Tech Lead
EXPERIENCE
Specialised in web development, he draws on over 15 years of experience to design modern interfaces with React and TypeScript, before expanding his expertise to backend and artificial intelligence technologies. He also contributes to spreading best practices across teams.
EDUCATION
Graduate of Centrale Méditerranée
KEY STRENGTHS
Web development, React / TypeScript, backend and AI
ANTOINE MARTINEAU
Project Manager
EXPERIENCE
Specialised in project management, supporting digital innovation initiatives, tooling and project delivery.
EDUCATION
Graduate of IAE Angers and Polytech Angers
KEY STRENGTHS
Management and project management
CORALIE POTHON
Marketing & Communications Director
EXPERIENCE
10 years of experience in marketing and communications as a Product Manager, Team Manager, Independent Trainer and Entrepreneur, she joined SoftNext in 2022.
EDUCATION
Graduate of Dauphine
KEY STRENGTHS
Digital marketing, commercial drive
MYLENE MAIZIERES
Legal Manager
EXPERIENCE
With nearly 20 years of experience as a corporate lawyer and Legal Manager, she supports and advises on all legal matters.
EDUCATION
Graduate of Panthéon-Assas
KEY STRENGTHS
Contract law, software law and GDPR
PAULINE LECOINTE
Human Resources Manager
EXPERIENCE
Specialised in human resources, she oversees the administrative and operational management of staff, ensuring alignment between the company's human needs and its overall strategy.
EDUCATION
Graduate of the University of Rouen and CESI
KEY STRENGTHS
Employment law and HR software
PHILIPPE BAELEN
Integrations Project Manager
EXPERIENCE
Specialised in project management and cross-functional coordination, he draws on his experience in business development and operational analysis to support the group's integrations.
EDUCATION
Graduate of Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG)
KEY STRENGTHS
Project management, cross-functional coordination, operational analysis
LAËTITIA DE ALMEIDA
Marketing & Communications Intern
EXPERIENCE
Marketing student at NEOMA Business School, she combines her studies with professional experience through internships and work-study placements, including at Diptyque.
EDUCATION
Student at NEOMA Business School
KEY STRENGTHS
Marketing research and strategic decision-making
BENOÎTE LEFEBVRE DU PREY
Finance Intern
EXPERIENCE
Master 1 student in corporate finance at IESEG, she is completing a gap year within the finance department to develop her skills and gain solid first professional experience in financial control.
EDUCATION
Student at IESEG
KEY STRENGTHS
Financial analysis, management control