Bertrand Favier
About Bertrand Favier
Bertrand Favier is the Senior Regional Sales Director at Black Box, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing across various companies and regions, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Work at Black Box
Bertrand Favier has held the position of Senior Regional Sales Director at Black Box since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for developing sales strategies and managing partner relationships across West and Central Europe, which includes countries such as Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, as well as North Africa. Additionally, he serves as the President of Black Box France, overseeing the company's operations in the region.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to his current role, Bertrand Favier worked at several companies in various sales and marketing positions. He served as Sales and Marketing Director at Tekelec from 1987 to 1999 for 12 years. He then transitioned to EXFO as Business Development Manager for Key Accounts from 2011 to 2016, and before that, he was Marketing & Sales Director for Asia Pacific at Astellia from 2008 to 2011. His career also includes a tenure as Asia Pacific Sales Director at Catapult Communications from 1999 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Bertrand Favier has a strong educational background in business and finance. He studied at Télécom Sudparis, where he achieved a Master's degree from 1983 to 1986. He furthered his education at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, obtaining another Master's degree. In 1998, he attended Insead for business and finance studies, enhancing his expertise in these fields.
Career Timeline
Bertrand Favier's career spans several decades with significant roles in sales and marketing. He began his professional journey at Tekelec from 1987 to 1999, followed by a position at Catapult Communications from 1999 to 2008. He then worked at Astellia from 2008 to 2011 before joining EXFO until 2016. Since then, he has been with Black Box, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction.