Jean Butel
About Jean Butel
Jean Butel serves as the Head of Business Development APAC at Gecko Robotics, Inc. With a diverse background in law and business, he has held various roles in prominent firms and organizations across multiple countries.
Current Role at Gecko Robotics
Jean Butel serves as the Head of Business Development APAC at Gecko Robotics, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's presence and partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and developing strategies to enhance the company's market position.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Gecko Robotics, Jean Butel held the position of Vice President - Global Partnerships at Lyte Ventures from 2020 to 2022. He also worked as an Enterprise Account Executive at Netreo from 2022 to 2023, where he managed key accounts and drove revenue growth. His background includes various roles in legal and consulting firms, providing him with a diverse skill set in business development.
Educational Background
Jean Butel obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, studying from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education by earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Singapore Management University between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, he studied International Business at The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies from 2013 to 2014.
Internships and Early Career
Jean Butel has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at AIDA ENGINEERING Ltd. in Japan in 2015, and at Bankers Assurance SAL in Lebanon in 2013. He also gained experience as a Research Intern at McKinsey & Company in Shanghai in 2014, and as a Practice Trainee at Allen & Gledhill LLP in Singapore from 2018 to 2019.
Summer Associate Positions
Throughout his career, Jean Butel has held multiple summer associate positions. He worked at White & Case LLP and Morgan Lewis Stamford in Singapore in 2017, and at Rajah & Tann Asia in Myanmar in 2016. These roles provided him with valuable insights into the legal field and enhanced his understanding of international business practices.