Sacha Adda
About Sacha Adda
Sacha Adda is the Autonomous Vehicle Business Development & Strategy Manager at Transdev, where he focuses on strategic analysis and partnerships in the autonomous vehicle industry. He has a diverse background in retail strategy and consulting, having worked for notable companies such as Fendi, Christian Dior Couture, and Vertone.
Current Role at Transdev
Sacha Adda serves as the Autonomous Vehicle Business Development & Strategy Manager at Transdev, a position held since 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Sacha conducts comprehensive strategic analysis of the autonomous vehicle industry to inform business development strategies. Additionally, Sacha has played a pivotal role in crafting a go-to-market strategy specifically tailored for the US robo-taxis market. This position involves developing strategic partnerships with key technology players in the mobility industry to enhance Transdev's position in the autonomous vehicle market.
Previous Experience in Business Strategy
Prior to joining Transdev, Sacha Adda worked at Vertone in various roles, including Experienced Consultant - Strategy & Marketing from 2022 to 2023 and Consultant - Strategy & Marketing from 2021 to 2022. Sacha also served as a Consultant Analyste at Vertone in 2020. These roles involved strategic and marketing analysis, contributing to Sacha's expertise in business development and strategy.
Experience in Retail Strategy
Sacha Adda has a background in retail strategy, having worked as a Retail Strategy Analyst at Fendi for six months in 2019 in the New York City area. Additionally, Sacha held the position of Assistant Contrôle de Gestion - Retail Europe & Moyen Orient at CÉLINE for five months in 2018 in Paris. These experiences provided Sacha with insights into retail operations and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Sacha Adda studied at Lycée Montaigne - Paris VI, completing Classes préparatoires from 2014 to 2016. Sacha then pursued higher education at EDHEC Business School, achieving a Master of Science in Management, Economics, and Commercial Sciences from 2016 to 2020. Sacha also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alberta in 2019. This educational background has equipped Sacha with a solid foundation in business and management principles.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Sacha Adda began their career with various roles that contributed to a diverse skill set. In 2014, Sacha worked as a Standardiste at Charlestown in Paris for one month. In 2017, Sacha served as a Conseiller de Vente at Christian Dior Couture for two months in the Paris region. Additionally, Sacha was involved with Edhec North Race as Responsable des Partenariats & Sponsoring from 2016 to 2018, where responsibilities included managing partnerships and sponsorships.