Charles ️

Charles Gourlaouen is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in product strategic planning, technology, and operational leadership across various startups and prominent B2C & B2B brands including Accor, aCommerce, Agoda, and Expedia.

His expertise spans eCommerce operations in Europe & APAC, with a proven track record of two successful startup exits and being a Balderton Alumni.

Charles excels in providing insightful and decisive executive leadership, driving daily operations, and implementing policies through strategic thinking, fostering team collaboration through relationship-building and communication enhancement.

He has a solid educational background with a Master's degree from Télécom Paris, a Master's degree in Data Sciences & Business Analytics from Essec | Centralesupélec, and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He also pursued studies at Winter Park High School.

Throughout his career, Charles Gourlaouen held key roles in several organizations, including being the former Regional GM of Channel Management at aCommerce, Director of Information Technology Development Groups at Agoda, CTO & Investor at Tvtrip.com (acquired by TravelClick, part of Amadeus), Technical Advisor & Investor at Wipolo, Internet Project Director at Brandalley.com, IT Project Manager with Expedia at OUI.sncf, Web Project Manager at Accor, and Web Software Developer at CAI Software LLC.

Furthermore, Charles sharpened his skills in decentralized finance at Berkeley, rounding off his expertise in various domains within the tech industry.