Neil Vaudin

Change Leader and Entrepreneur

Neil Vaudin is a change leader and entrepreneur based in Saint-Paul, Reunion.1 He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at Max Textile Ltd.1

Professional Background

Vaudin has extensive experience in various industries, including hospitality, catering, textile, and real estate. His career began in Madagascar, where he worked on a hospitality project.1

Current Roles

Neil Vaudin holds several positions:

Co-Founder & Managing Director at ADN Agency (since February 2024)
Co-Managing Director at Jordane Lou (since September 2020)
Member of the Board of Directors at Max Textile Ltd

Previous Experience

Vaudin's professional history includes:

Co-Managing Director at Société Civile Immobilière d'Andraharo and Société Hôtelière de la Grande Île in Madagascar
Non-Executive Director ad-interim at Dacom Ltd in Mauritius
Campus Hospitality Manager and Accommodation and Conferences Specialist at UEFA in Nyon, Switzerland
Food and Beverage Manager at Eldora and Philip Morris International in Switzerland
Managing Director and Head of Facility Services at Société Hôtelière de la Grande Île in Madagascar

Education

Neil Vaudin's educational background includes:

EHL (2011-2013)
Curtin University (2003-2005), CIC - Commerce stream
Michaelhouse (1998-2002), IEB Senior Certificate

Skills and Expertise

Vaudin is described as a strategic and financial administrator skilled in managing costs, sustaining standards, and developing strategies to increase efficiency and productivity in competitive industries. He has experience in administering large-scale establishments across various sectors, focusing on influencing overall customer experience while maintaining compliance with company best practices, budget forecasts, and mission statements.1

Languages

Neil Vaudin is proficient in multiple languages:

French (native or bilingual proficiency)
English (native or bilingual proficiency)
Malagasy (elementary proficiency)
French-based creoles and pidgins (elementary proficiency)

Experience

Co-Founder & Managing Director at ADN Agency (Feb 2024 - Present)

Co-Managing Director at Jordane Lou (Sep 2020 - Present), Co-Managing Director at Société Civile Immobilière d’Andraharo (Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 year 11 months), Co-Managing Director at Société Hôtelière de la Grande Île (Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 year 11 months), Non-Executive Director ad-interim at Dacom Ltd (Mar 2020 - Jul 2020 · 5 months), Campus Hospitality Manager at UEFA (Mar 2016 - Feb 2020 · 4 years), Accommodation and Conferences Specialist at UEFA (Apr 2015 - Feb 2016 · 11 months), Food and Beverage Manager at Eldora (Sep 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 year 7 months), Food and Beverage Manager - contracted at Philip Morris International (Sep 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 year 7 months), Managing Director at Société Hôtelière de la Grande Île (Jul 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 year 2 months), Head of Facility Services at Société Hôtelière de la Grande Île (Jan 2006 - Aug 2011 · 5 years 8 months), Business Development Manager at Technologies & Services S.A. (Sep 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 year), Gaming Manager at Nouvelle Societe du Grand Cercle de Tananarive (Feb 2009 - Aug 2009 · 7 months), Sales and Marketing Representative at Tropic Tours & Travel (Aug 2005 - Dec 2005 · 5 months)