Gérard Emmanuel Azé
About Gérard Emmanuel Azé
Gérard Emmanuel Azé serves as the Vice President of Global Product Marketing at Quadient, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in product management and marketing, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as La Poste Groupe and Neopost.
Work at Quadient
Gérard Emmanuel Azé has served as Vice President, Marketing Produit Global and Vice President, Global Product Marketing at Quadient since 2019. Based in Bagneux, France, he has been instrumental in driving marketing strategies and product development initiatives within the organization. His leadership has contributed to significant growth and expansion efforts, particularly in adapting products for international markets.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his role at Quadient, Azé held several key positions at Neopost, including Director of Product, Marketing & Communication from 2008 to 2017, and Director of Parcel Management Solutions from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Neopost involved overseeing product management and marketing strategies, where he executed comprehensive product analyses and led successful adaptations of products for various markets.
Educational Background
Gérard Emmanuel Azé has a robust educational background in management and technology. He studied at HEC Paris, where he completed an Executive Education program in 2007. He also holds a diploma in Systems & Networks from ESIEA, obtained in 1993. Additionally, he has pursued further studies in Data Science at DataScientest.com - Mines ParisTech, achieving a Data Analyst certification in 2023.
Achievements in Market Expansion
Azé played a pivotal role in doubling the installed base in the US residential market within three years, showcasing his growth management skills. He successfully led the adaptation of a US product for two new European markets and conducted strategic analyses for potential market entry into five new countries, demonstrating his expertise in international product launches and market expansion strategies.
Career Development and Roles
Gérard Emmanuel Azé's career spans various roles in IT and product management. He began as an IT Project Manager at Heppner from 1993 to 1998, later advancing to positions at La Poste Groupe, where he worked as an Information System Architect and IT Manager for Customer Management Systems. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and marketing aspects of product management.