Francois Xavier Perrin, MBA Escp Business School
About Francois Xavier Perrin, MBA Escp Business School
Francois Xavier Perrin is the Director of Business Development at Jam.gg, where he drives growth and innovation. He has extensive experience in the gaming and e-commerce sectors, having held positions at Electronic Arts, Google, and Microsoft.
Work at Jam.gg
Francois Xavier Perrin serves as the Director of Business Development at Jam.gg since 2020. He operates remotely from Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he is responsible for driving growth and innovation for the platform, which integrates video chat with 3D filters and is designed to function on low-end internet connections. Perrin played a significant role in the company's successful Kickstarter campaign, which raised $220,000 and attracted over 300,000 users. His efforts contributed to Jam.gg being recognized as one of the Top 10 YC startups of 2020 by TechCrunch.
Previous Experience at Electronic Arts
Francois Xavier Perrin has a substantial history with Electronic Arts (EA), where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as an Area Sales Representative from 2001 to 2003, followed by a role as Senior Key Account Manager from 2003 to 2008. Later, he served as Sales Development Director for France from 2008 to 2012 and as Senior National Account Manager for UKi from 2012 to 2013. His extensive experience at EA has equipped him with valuable insights into the gaming industry.
Experience at Google and Microsoft
Perrin has held key positions at both Google and Microsoft. He worked at Google as a Strategic Partnerships Manager from 2019 to 2020, where he focused on developing and managing partnerships. Prior to that, he was the Head of Buying & Merchandising for the Gaming Category at Microsoft Stores EMEA from 2015 to 2018. His roles at these leading tech companies have contributed to his expertise in digital transformation and e-commerce.
Education and Expertise
Francois Xavier Perrin holds an MBA from ESCP Business School, where he completed a part-time EMBA in Digital Business Leadership from 2017 to 2018. He has also studied at Texas McCombs School of Business, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Hertie School, focusing on topics such as innovation, digital business in China, and energy sustainability. His educational background supports his expertise in managing digital transformation and e-commerce platforms, particularly in the EMEA market.
Background in Marketing and Management
Earlier in his career, Perrin worked at Colgate-Palmolive as a Product Marketing Manager from 2000 to 2001. He also studied Sales Strategy and E-Business at ESC Clermont Business School, earning a Master of Science in Management from 1997 to 2000. His foundational experiences in marketing and management have shaped his approach to business development and stakeholder engagement across various sectors.