Fabrice Hald
About Fabrice Hald
Fabrice Hald serves as the VP Finance for Western Europe at Forterro, where he manages finance and legal operations across more than 12 countries. With extensive experience in finance roles at various companies, he has a strong background in enhancing financial processes and leading organizational transformations.
Current Role at Forterro
Fabrice Hald serves as the VP Finance for Western Europe at Forterro, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he operates remotely and is responsible for overseeing financial operations across the region. His focus includes managing finance and legal operations across more than 12 countries in the EMEA region for a software company under Private Equity LBO.
Previous Experience in Finance
Fabrice Hald has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles in notable companies. He worked at Compuware as Finance Director for both EMEA and France, contributing to the organization for a total of 12 years. He also served as Finance Director at Dynatrace for Southern Europe, overseeing operations in multiple countries. His earlier roles include positions at Colt Telecom, AOL Europe, and Completel, where he developed his financial expertise.
Educational Background
Fabrice Hald has a strong educational foundation in finance and business. He studied at EBS Paris - European Business School, where he earned a Master's degree with a major in Finance. Additionally, he completed a BA at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht and Regent College London, focusing on law, accounting, finance, and marketing. He also achieved English proficiency at the LCCI London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Achievements in Financial Operations
Fabrice Hald has made significant contributions to financial operations throughout his career. He has been deeply involved in the Deal Desk function, enhancing the order-to-cash process to strengthen business partnerships. He has built scalable EMEA Finance & Operations shared services teams, establishing financial and operational policies, structures, and expectations, including SLAs and KPIs. His leadership has led to several international finance organization transformations aimed at fostering a culture of excellence.
Personal Interests and Activities
In addition to his professional pursuits, Fabrice Hald actively practices Kendo, a Japanese martial art. This activity contributes to his overall health and energy, reflecting his commitment to maintaining a balanced lifestyle.