Laurent Billieres
About Laurent Billieres
Laurent Billieres serves as the General Manager APAC at Talon.One, where he has worked since 2023. He possesses extensive experience in international markets and specializes in connecting European and Asian markets to support growth and strategy.
Current Role at Talon.One
Laurent Billieres serves as the General Manager APAC at Talon.One, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Singapore in a remote capacity. Prior to this role, he was the Sales Director APAC at Talon.One for three years, starting in 2021. In these positions, he focuses on expanding Talon.One's presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Professional Experience
Laurent Billieres has extensive experience in various international markets, including Indonesia, the USA, Greece, Thailand, Australia, and Spain. His previous roles include Regional Director APAC at Reworld Media for ten months in 2018, Growth Manager SEA at Branch.io from 2019 to 2020, and Head of Growth at Socital from 2016 to 2018. He also held positions as Head of Curators at Hello Tomorrow and COO at VideoMark.
Educational Background
Laurent Billieres studied at emlyon business school, where he earned a master's degree in Management from 2006 to 2010. His education provided a foundation for his career in international business and strategy.
Expertise in International Markets
Laurent Billieres specializes in bridging the gap between European and Asian markets. He leverages a strong network to connect opportunities across different regions. His expertise includes international growth, fundraising, and strategy, which he applies to support brands and startups in their development.
Early Career and Internships
Laurent Billieres began his career with internships that included roles at Euro RSCG as an Account Management intern in 2009 and at Accor as a Strategy & Investments intern from 2010 to 2011. He also participated as a Strategy cup finalist at The Boston Consulting Group in 2011. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of business strategy and management.