Axel Guytard
About Axel Guytard
Axel Guytard serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Europe at a confidential technology company, specializing in fleet management. He has a diverse background in sales and management across various industries, including automotive and security systems.
Current Role as COO Europe
Axel Guytard serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Europe at a confidential company specializing in technologies and embedded systems for fleet management. He has held this position since 2015, operating from Sophia Antipolis in Alpes Maritimes. In this role, he oversees the management of key accounts, particularly focusing on OEM automotive and fleet management companies. He is responsible for managing a team of 14 regional sales managers across France and Spain.
Previous Work Experience
Axel Guytard has a diverse work history in various managerial roles. He worked at Continental as a Sales Manager for 11 months in 2008. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of a Business Unit at Thule Group in 2004 for 11 months. He also held the position of Key Account Manager at PSA Peugeot Citroën in 2014 and at Securitas Sverige AB from 2008 to 2011. His earlier roles include National Key Account Manager at JVC from 2005 to 2007 and Area Sales Manager at Brink’s from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Axel Guytard has an extensive educational background in business and marketing. He studied at the Institut de Formation des Cadres Superieurs de la Vente - Arts & Metiers, where he achieved a Master's degree in Marketing, Sales, and Management from 1998 to 2000. He also obtained a D.U.T. in Techniques de Commercialisation from the Institut Universitaire de Technologie en Techniques de Commercialisation between 1990 and 1993. His early education includes a Baccalauréat from Lycée Stéphane Mallarmé in 1990 and a BAC from Lycée Carnot.
Skills and Expertise
Axel Guytard possesses strong expertise in embedded and mobile safety and security systems across multiple sectors, including automotive, truck, marine, and motorbike activities. He has been actively involved in navigation, infotainment, and telematics for over a decade. His proficiency in managing key accounts is complemented by his knowledge of SalesForce CRM and office tools such as Excel and Outlook. Additionally, he is fluent in English and Spanish, enhancing his communication capabilities in diverse business environments.
Innovative Contributions
In his career, Axel Guytard has launched several new services in security, focusing on intrusion, fire, and access control detection systems with monitoring services. His contributions have been significant in enhancing safety and security solutions within the sectors he has worked in, reflecting his commitment to innovation and service development.