Edouard Portelette

Edouard Portelette is a seasoned senior operating executive known for his expertise in launching and scaling businesses.

Currently holding the roles of COO and Chief Strategy Officer at Google's Agency, Platforms, & Client Solutions team in the Americas, leading a significant advertising and tech fee business.

Previously, he served as the Chief Growth Officer at PaperLess Post and played a pivotal role in co-founding The Foundry, an innovative content and innovation studio under Time Inc., where he significantly grew the business and successfully launched new digital properties.

With a background in business operations, advertising sales, and marketing at Time Inc., Edouard is credited with driving revenue growth through mobile advertising, developing new sales strategies, and establishing strategic partnerships within the media industry.

Prior to his corporate roles, he worked as a business strategy consultant at several prestigious firms and co-founded a successful e-commerce platform specializing in high-end menswear.

Edouard Portelette's academic qualifications include an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business and MS and BS degrees in General Engineering.

Outside of work, Edouard enjoys facing challenges through obstacle course racing, skiing, surfing, and rock climbing. Fluent in both French and English, he is an avid traveler.

Specializing in areas such as Chief Operating Officer responsibilities, strategy and operations, growth initiatives, team leadership, and innovation, Edouard Portelette brings a wealth of experience in new business launches, marketing, and talent development.