Anthony Schoofs
About Anthony Schoofs
Anthony Schoofs is the Responsable du Service Transfert, Innovation et Partenariats at Inria, where he supports the creation of deeptech startups. He has held various leadership roles in technology and innovation, including positions at Wattics and Ozwillo, and serves on multiple boards, including Telecom Valley and Incubateur Paca-Est.
Current Role at Inria
Anthony Schoofs serves as Responsable du service Transfert, Innovation et Partenariats at Inria since 2020. His role involves supporting the creation of deeptech startups, emphasizing innovation and partnerships within the organization. He operates from the Sophia Antipolis – Méditerranée location, contributing to the strategic initiatives that foster technological advancements and collaboration in the region.
Previous Experience at Ozwillo
Before joining Inria, Anthony Schoofs worked at Ozwillo as Directeur des Opérations from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he managed operational strategies and processes, enhancing the company's efficiency and effectiveness in delivering its services. His tenure at Ozwillo was marked by a focus on operational excellence in the technology sector.
Experience at Wattics
Anthony Schoofs co-founded Wattics and served as CTO from 2011 to 2018. During his time in Dublin, he played a critical role in developing the company's technological framework and product offerings. Additionally, he was a board member and Secretary at Wattics from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to governance and strategic decisions.
Educational Background
Anthony Schoofs has a diverse educational background. He studied at Lycee A. Daudet in Nimes, completing a preparatory class for entrance examinations to the Grandes Ecoles from 2000 to 2002. He earned a Master's Degree in Information Processing from Centrale Méditerranée from 2002 to 2005. He then pursued a PhD at University College Dublin, focusing on leveraging pre-existing building infrastructure to profile electricity expenditure from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a course in Design Thinking and Creativity for Business at INSEAD in 2021.
Board Memberships and Contributions
Anthony Schoofs is actively involved in several boards and councils. He serves on the board of directors for Telecom Valley, guiding the organization's strategic direction. He is also a board member of the Incubateur Paca-Est, influencing the development of new startups in the region. Furthermore, he participates in the scientific council of ESEO, providing insights on scientific matters.