Personal Branding | Queer Identity at Work | GTM Strategy | Ex-TikTok & HubSpot | Forbes 30under30 Nominee
He is amazing! Super approachable and friendly. He even gave me personalized homework to follow up on, tailored to my personality and the time I have available to dedicate to it. I'm very happy with the session and already planning to schedule the next one! I totally recommend him! What stood out the most was how he truly listened to my needs and made the session feel personalized and meaningful
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Philippe was determined to support me grow. He brings structure to the chaos and confusion, and has a framework first approach. He's warm, empathetic, and listens deeply. He asked a lot of questions, and was truly committed to helping me in a sustainable way not as a one off session only.
I had a good discussion with Philippe, and came away with actionable next steps. Thanks for your help!
Hi, I'm Phil. Former professional athlete turned commercial leader, passionate about building impactful partnerships and driving sustainable growth in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Currently, I serve as Regional Sales Lead for Central and Northern Europe at Pleo, a fast-growing SaaS fintech scale-up. I coach, develop, and empower a team of ambitious, young sales professionals to identify strategic opportunities, engage prospects, and drive pipeline growth across key European markets. Previously, I served as the Commercial Lead for Executive Education at the Luxembourg School of Business, where I forged strategic partnerships with world-renowned institutions like Harvard, ESADE, and MIT, as well as Fortune 500 companies and other leading organizations across Europe and Asia. Before that, I was the Senior Strategic Partnership Management Lead at TikTok, leading the DACH region and overseeing the entire partnership lifecycle - from prospecting to deal closure. During my time at TikTok I had the immense joy of representing the company as public speaker at events like Berlin Fashion Week, OMR Festival and Frankfurt Bookfair. With over 10 years of experience in business development, key account management, and customer success, I’ve worked with high-profile clients across a range of industries. My strength lies in crafting tailored, value-driven solutions and collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders in marketing, brand, and strategy teams. Fluent in Luxembourgish, German, French, and English, I hold two master’s degrees in Finance and Management, along with a bachelor’s in Business Administration. In 2024, I was honored to be a Forbes "30 Under 30 Europe" candidate. Let’s connect and explore ways to drive innovation, growth, and success.
I’m happy to assist with your important questions on building a team that fosters an inclusive culture. This includes guidance on interviewing and hiring practices, setting team goals and targets, and creating a positive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to achieve both individual and collective success.
I led the SMB Strategic Partnership efforts at TikTok for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during the platform's hypergrowth phase following the pandemic. I was responsible for developing and executing TikTok's Go-To-Market strategy for these markets. I’d be happy to address any specific questions you have regarding GTM strategies in general or insights tailored to the DACH region.
I understand the challenges of imposter syndrome because I’ve experienced it myself. Overcoming it isn’t easy, but it’s possible with the right mindset and tools. I’m here to help you navigate these feelings, build confidence in your abilities, and recognize the value you bring to your work and personal life. Let’s work together to turn self-doubt into self-belief.
I started my journey with no formal background in business, yet through strategic personal branding and intentional networking, I’ve been able to grow my career and recently became a nominee for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024. This achievement is a testament to the power of building a strong personal brand and cultivating meaningful connections. I’m passionate about helping others leverage these tools to unlock their full potential and achieve their own success stories.
With over 10 years of customer-facing experience, I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients, from startup founders to directors of some of the largest enterprises in Europe. My expertise spans business development, strategic partnerships, key account management, and customer success. This breadth of experience has equipped me to navigate varying business needs, build strong relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and value across all levels of an organization.
I initially experienced TikTok as a user, but working at TikTok gave me deeper insights into how businesses can effectively present themselves on the platform and create content that drives desired outcomes. TikTok is all about authenticity. I was a keynote speaker and hosted masterclasses for SMBs at many event, including Berlin Fashion Week and the European Digital Marketing Conference 2024. I provided actionable tips and tricks to help businesses harness the power of TikTok
At HubSpot, I worked as a Business Developer, where I underwent the company’s comprehensive onboarding program, including an in-depth software training course. In this role, I successfully sold HubSpot CRM solutions to small businesses and mid-market customers, helping them streamline marketing, sales, operations and achieve growth.
• Managing, coaching, and training 10 Business Development Associates (5 Direct, 5 Dotted-Line) • Leading hiring and internal promotions. • Scaling and optimizing the SoHo segment (+30k customers). • Overseeing commercial performance in DE, AT, CH, FR, NL, DK, and SE. • Identifying and driving product-led growth opportunities through data and user insights.
Driving the commercial strategy for LSB’s Executive Education division, overseeing Open Programs, Corporate Partnerships, and Custom Programs.
Led the SMB Strategic Partnership Management DACH Team with a direct reporting line to the EMEA Head of SMB Strategic Partnerships. Developed the GTM Strategy for the SMB Strategic Partnership Team for DACH. Public Speaker OMR, Berlin Fashion Week, Frankfurter Buchmesse, OMKB, European Digital Marketing Summit
Managed a book of 100 Key Accounts in the DACH area during the Covid Pandemic. Stakeholder management was a key to success.
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Main point of contact for German, Austrian and Swiss companies which want to grow and maximise their potential in the DACH market. Actively sourcing and prospecting into these German speaking (French Swiss) Markets in collaboration with dedicated Account Executives.
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Provided consultancy on users' marketing and sales strategies, offering tailored recommendations to help them achieve their desired business outcomes. Delivered technical assistance to free users, addressing friction and obstacles related to setup, implementation, and platform evaluation.
Created and managed the client life cycle process of X DACH and BeNeLux based Accounts Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple international customer projects at a time, e.g., the planning, organization and execution of TNW 2018 conference and WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2018 in Vienna, which led to increased attendance of 18% e.g., 10.000+ participants.