Antoine Pillet
About Antoine Pillet
Antoine Pillet serves as the Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, Central, and South Asia at Kpler, a position he has held since 2017. His extensive background includes roles in market research and account management, as well as a strong educational foundation in international relations and languages.
Current Role at Kpler
Antoine Pillet serves as the Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, Central, and South Asia at Kpler. He has held this position since 2017, working from the company's London office. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across diverse markets in the specified regions.
Previous Experience at Eramet
Prior to his current role, Antoine Pillet worked at Eramet for six years in various capacities. He began as a Market Research Specialist and Assistant Manager from 2011 to 2014. He then advanced to the position of Key Account Manager from 2015 to 2017. His experience at Eramet provided him with insights into market dynamics and client management.
Education and Academic Background
Antoine Pillet has a diverse educational background. He studied at Université Paris Dauphine, where he earned a Master's degree from 2004 to 2008. He continued his studies at Sciences Po, achieving another Master's degree from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales, obtaining a Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2011. His international education includes a year at Waseda University in Japan and a Master's degree from The University of Tokyo from 2009 to 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Antoine Pillet began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in finance and international business. He interned at Jetro in New York for two months in 2005 and later at Mizuho Bank as an Assistant in the Japanese Business Division for three months in 2008. These roles contributed to his understanding of global markets and cross-cultural business practices.
Initial Role at Saint-Gobain
Antoine Pillet's professional journey began at Saint-Gobain, where he worked in the Assistant Financial Department for nine months in 2010. This role was based in La Defense, Hauts-de-Seine, France, and marked the start of his career in the corporate sector.