Jean Marie Saudin
About Jean Marie Saudin
Jean Marie Saudin serves as the CFO at AKUR8 since 2021, bringing extensive experience in finance and pricing from previous roles at GEKKO and IBM. He holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School and has worked in both local and international environments.
Current Role at AKUR8
Jean Marie Saudin serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at AKUR8, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in finance to support the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at GEKKO
Before joining AKUR8, Jean Marie Saudin worked at GEKKO as CFO and FinOps Director from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at GEKKO lasted for two years and took place in Levallois. He was responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring effective financial management.
Career at IBM
Jean Marie Saudin had a significant career at IBM, where he held multiple roles. He served as the France GTS CFO from 2017 to 2019 for two years. Prior to that, he was the France & Benelux Pricing Leader for three months in 2017 and the France Pricing Leader from 2014 to 2017 for three years. His roles involved managing financial strategies and pricing operations.
Educational Background
Jean Marie Saudin studied at ESSEC Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2002, studying Finance and Corporate Strategy for 11 months.
Experience at Valeo
Jean Marie Saudin worked at Valeo in two capacities. He served as an Industrial Controller from 2006 to 2007 in the Cincinnati, Ohio Area and as an Aftermarket Controller from 2004 to 2005 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. His roles involved financial oversight and operational support within the automotive industry.