Thomas Chabennet
About Thomas Chabennet
Thomas Chabennet is a Senior Sales Executive at Talend, specializing in the Middle East and Africa. He has a diverse background in sales and business development across various sectors, including banking and insurance, and is also an active business angel investing in startups.
Work at Talend
Thomas Chabennet currently serves as a Senior Sales Executive for the Middle East and Africa at Talend, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of clients across various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, energy, retail, and education. Prior to this position, he worked as a Sales Executive at Talend from 2021 to 2023, covering France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Thomas Chabennet has significant experience with Oracle, where he worked as a Business Development Consultant for Banking and Insurance in the EMEA region from 2018 to 2019. He later served as an Account Executive for Banking and Insurance covering Eastern Europe and Central Asia from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved developing business strategies and managing client relationships in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Chabennet has a diverse educational background. He studied International Business at James Cook University from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Master 2 (M2) in Corporate Finance from Paris School of Business, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. Earlier, he completed his Baccalauréat in Economique et social at Lycée Sainte-Marie d'Antony from 2011 to 2013.
Investing in Startups
Since 2022, Thomas Chabennet has been involved with Leonis Investissement as a Business Angel, focusing on investing in startups. He particularly targets companies incubated at Y Combinator, with interests in sectors such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, fintech, and cloud technologies. He is passionate about supporting projects that combine entrepreneurship and technology with social impact.
Background in Sales and Business Development
Thomas Chabennet has a strong background in sales and business development. He has held various roles, including Sales Engineer at Atos and Corporate Relationship Manager at Caisse d'Epargne Ile-de-France. His experience spans multiple industries, enhancing his ability to understand and meet client needs effectively.