Franck Dessenis
Chief Operating Officer @Zeelo
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer @Zeelo
London, GB
Scaling Zeelo\'s operations globally.Zeelo is a category-leading Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) provider delivering mission-critical mobility solutions for employees and students across the US and UK & Ireland. Focused on corporations and schools, Zeelo enables safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation through its proprietary, asset-light technology platform.Leveraging a network of 650+ vetted third-party operator partners and access to over vehicles, Zeelo offers fully managed, end-to-end shuttle services that reduce transportation costs, improve employee retention and access, and enhance daily commutes. Its AI-powered virtual transportation management system optimizes routes, streamlines operations, and delivers a seamless rider experience.Zeelo’s solutions minimize single-occupancy vehicle usage and actively support the electrification of shuttle fleets, driving measurable environmental impact while empowering communities through improved access to work and education.\'
EDUCATION
ESCP Business School
Master of Management - MS, Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT FRANCK DESSENIS
Scale-up operator with over 25 years of hands-on experience across Europe and North America, I stand out as a seasoned executive who is passionate about transforming complex, innovative concepts into reality. My career has been defined by leading strategic initiatives and orchestrating multifunctional teams to scale high-growth projects, bring strategic clarity, drive operational excellence and be accountable for P&L in diverse tech-driven industries such as Aerospace, Electric Mobility, FMCG.From corporate giants like Airbus to hyper-growth tech entities like Arrival or Zeelo, I have thrived by applying a relentless pursuit of innovation coupled with a delivery/operation mindset. I excel at steering ambitious tech ventures and products to sustainable success, ensuring robust top and bottom-line results. I lead with purpose cross-functional teams towards peak performance, fostering a culture where strategic operations and customer-centricity converge to yield tangible outcomes.As a strategic operator scaling ventures and driving operational excellence, I am energized by the challenges of fast-paced, growth-focused environments. At Airbus as VP for the H160 program with P&L accountability, I spearheaded the introduction of a groundbreaking generation of helicopters, navigating the intricate blend of hardware and software in large-scale industrial tech environments, leading divers teams in highly competitive and complex environment with very diverse customer segments (Energy, Medical evacuation, Corporate, Governments) With Arrival, I was pivotal in transitioning from R&D to a product delivery focus, introducing cutting-edge electric vehicles and digital solutions to the market. I led the programs and their operations for both the Bus and the Van, driving our teams to materialize visionary hardware and software tech into consumer-ready products. Leveraging my industry insights and personal passion, I co-founded a startup poised to transform the live sports viewing experience, connecting fans worldwide and digitizing the communal spirit of sports.I am now COO at Zeelo, a category-leading Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) provider delivering mission-critical mobility solutions for employees and students across the US and UK & Ireland. Focused on corporations and schools, Zeelo enables safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation through its proprietary, asset-light technology platform.When not navigating the business sphere, I\'m pursuing athletic endeavors as an enthusiastic runner, skier, windsurfer, and (wannabe) surfer.
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