Hafid OUCHENE

Hafid OUCHENE

CEO @ G&O strategy.AI

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Biography

Hafid Ouchene is a seasoned expert in commercial and marketing strategy for B2B and B2B2C, with more than 17 years of experience in France and internationally. Before founding G&O strategy.AI, he held senior positions in global groups such as Schindler, KONE France, and CBRE, where he led business development, key account prospecting, and digital innovation initiatives. His outstanding performance earned him several distinctions, including Top Performer Schindler (2010, 2011), Sales Champion KONE France (2018), and Great Innovation CBRE (2018).

A graduate of Polytech Clermont-Ferrand in engineering, Hafid Ouchene combines a strong scientific background with hands-on expertise in management and business development. Fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Arabic, he regularly speaks at conferences and serves on juries addressing artificial intelligence applied to commercial performance. He is also an active contributor to professional networks, notably the COMEX 40 of MEDEF.

Through G&O strategy.AI, he now supports companies in the transformation of their growth strategies, embedding AI at the core of prospecting, marketing, and customer relationship processes. His vision is rooted in a pragmatic and innovative approach, turning data into powerful levers for efficiency and measurable results.

Professional Experience· 8
  • CEO

    G&O strategy.AI

    November 2024-Present

    Strategic AI advisory for executives: designing AI roadmaps aligned with business goals. Applied AI for commercial performance (prospecting, segmentation, sales steering). Recruitment and interim management for AI, data, and sales transformation roles. Proprietary tools for AI governance, conversational workflows, and automated strategic monitoring. M&A expertise to secure investments and unlock AI-driven synergies.

  • Head of Automatic Doors in the French Federation

    Actibaie Group 🇫🇷

    2023-2November 2025

  • Managing Director & Sales & Marketing Director

    BBC Bircher Smart Access

    January 2021-April 2025

    BBC Bircher Smart Access – Innovative sensor solutions for smart access systems

  • National Customer Solution Engineering Manager

    KONE-Helsinki, Usimaa, Finlande

    January 2018-january 2021

  • Key Account Sales manager, Services and products, France Turn over

    KONE

    February 2015-january 2018

  • Business Unit Manager

    SNCF-Strasbourg

    August 2012-August 2015

  • Regional Key Account Manager

    Schindler Group-Suisse

    August 2009-August 2012

  • Area Sales Manager

    Schindler Group-Nancy

    June 2008-August 2009

Education· 3
  • Top Management, Governance & Administrator

    Science Po

    June 2022-July 2022

  • English management

    Confluence Formation

    June 2021-Dcember 2021

  • Engineering degree with a specialization in finishing work, electrical and electronic engineering

    Polytech Clermont

    2005-2008

Awards & Honors
  • Innovation Award at the CBRE Great Idea Competition

    2018

  • Top Performer KONE

    2017

  • Sales Champion KONE

    2018

  • Top performer Schindler Group

    2010 and 2011

  • Top graduating student

    2008

Affiliations· 1
  • Comex40 du Medef

    Member

    January 2023
Biography

Hafid Ouchene is a seasoned expert in commercial and marketing strategy for B2B and B2B2C, with more than 17 years of experience in France and internationally. Before founding G&O strategy.AI, he held senior positions in global groups such as Schindler, KONE France, and CBRE, where he led business development, key account prospecting, and digital innovation initiatives. His outstanding performance earned him several distinctions, including Top Performer Schindler (2010, 2011), Sales Champion KONE France (2018), and Great Innovation CBRE (2018).

A graduate of Polytech Clermont-Ferrand in engineering, Hafid Ouchene combines a strong scientific background with hands-on expertise in management and business development. Fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Arabic, he regularly speaks at conferences and serves on juries addressing artificial intelligence applied to commercial performance. He is also an active contributor to professional networks, notably the COMEX 40 of MEDEF.

Through G&O strategy.AI, he now supports companies in the transformation of their growth strategies, embedding AI at the core of prospecting, marketing, and customer relationship processes. His vision is rooted in a pragmatic and innovative approach, turning data into powerful levers for efficiency and measurable results.

Professional Experience
  • CEO

    G&O strategy.AI

    November 2024-Present

    Strategic AI advisory for executives: designing AI roadmaps aligned with business goals. Applied AI for commercial performance (prospecting, segmentation, sales steering). Recruitment and interim management for AI, data, and sales transformation roles. Proprietary tools for AI governance, conversational workflows, and automated strategic monitoring. M&A expertise to secure investments and unlock AI-driven synergies.

  • Head of Automatic Doors in the French Federation

    Actibaie Group 🇫🇷

    2023-2November 2025

  • Managing Director & Sales & Marketing Director

    BBC Bircher Smart Access

    January 2021-April 2025

    BBC Bircher Smart Access – Innovative sensor solutions for smart access systems

  • National Customer Solution Engineering Manager

    KONE-Helsinki, Usimaa, Finlande

    January 2018-january 2021

  • Key Account Sales manager, Services and products, France Turn over

    KONE

    February 2015-january 2018

  • Business Unit Manager

    SNCF-Strasbourg

    August 2012-August 2015

  • Regional Key Account Manager

    Schindler Group-Suisse

    August 2009-August 2012

  • Area Sales Manager

    Schindler Group-Nancy

    June 2008-August 2009

Education
  • Top Management, Governance & Administrator

    Science Po

    June 2022-July 2022

  • English management

    Confluence Formation

    June 2021-Dcember 2021

  • Engineering degree with a specialization in finishing work, electrical and electronic engineering

    Polytech Clermont

    2005-2008

Awards & Honors
  • Innovation Award at the CBRE Great Idea Competition

    2018

  • Top Performer KONE

    2017

  • Sales Champion KONE

    2018

  • Top performer Schindler Group

    2010 and 2011

  • Top graduating student

    2008

Affiliations
  • Comex40 du Medef

    Member

    January 2023