Philippe Billard
About Philippe Billard
Philippe Billard is the Director of Product Management - Platform at Talend, where he leads product teams across various international locations. He has held significant roles in product management at several companies, including fromAtoB, Verizon Connect, and Air France-KLM, and has a strong background in computer science and business administration.
Work at Talend
Philippe Billard serves as the Director of Product Management - Platform at Talend since 2021. In this role, he leads the Talend Cloud Platform and connectivity product teams, overseeing operations across multiple international locations, including France, Germany, and the USA. His focus includes promoting Product Led Growth through self-service modes and easy onboarding flows. Billard advocates for faster integrations with partners by employing API First principles, emphasizing security and scalability in product development.
Previous Experience
Before joining Talend, Philippe Billard held various significant roles in product management. He was the Vice President of Product Management and Partnerships at fromAtoB from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that, he worked as the Head of Product at Verizon Connect for four months in 2018. Billard also co-founded Little Dentist Planet, serving as Co-Founder and CIO from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience includes five years as Head of Product - Mobile at Air France-KLM and five years as VP Distribution & eCommerce at Air Tahiti Nui.
Education and Expertise
Philippe Billard has a strong educational background in computer science and business administration. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from INSA Lyon, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He also achieved a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Clemson University in 1996-1997. Billard holds an Executive MBA with a major in Aerospace & Aviation from HEC Paris, completed in 2015, and a Master of Business Administration from the same institution from 2015 to 2017. His studies at Concordia University focused on Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology.
Achievements in Product Management
Philippe Billard has made notable contributions to product management throughout his career. He has a strong focus on enhancing customer experience by leveraging AI and machine learning for smart services. His leadership in product management roles has consistently emphasized the importance of security and scalability in product integrations. Billard's advocacy for Product Led Growth and API First principles reflects his commitment to innovation and efficiency in product development.