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Management team
Since its foundation in 1999, Emailvision has acquired a reputation as a global leader in email marketing software services.
The company's strategic vision and market leadership position is underpinned by its senior management's technological, direct marketing and industry expertise. The Emailvision management team continues to drive the company on a global market share growth plan.
Nick Heys - Founder & CEO
Nick is an entrepreneur with over 25 years experience in multi-channel direct marketing, including three years as Marketing Director at The Franklin Mint and five years as an independent consultant specialised in mail order and database marketing services. Since founding Emailvision in 1999, Nick has taken the company from start-up to a leading public email marketing software company.
Guy Porré - Chief Commercial Officer & General Manager
Guy Porre has over 30 years experience in blue chip enterprise technology sales across Europe. Guy was President of Computer Associates France and VP Europe. He was a partner in Transiciel Group and ITS SEEVIA Group, leading computer services and software companies.
Chris Combemale - Country Manager UK & COO
Chris is a dual French/US citizen with 28 years direct marketing experience in Europe, the US and Asia/Pacific. His 12 years with Young & Rubicam included founding the Wunderman direct-marketing office in Singapore in 1992 and managing the Wunderman office in Hong Kong. Chris returned to Europe in 1994 as European direct marketing director for Franklin Mint and created his own on-line catalogue company in 1998. Educated at Winchester College in the UK prior to achieving BA at Hamilton College, Clinton NY. Chris is currently Chairman of the DMA Email Marketing Council and a member of the Executive & Finance Committee.
Olivier Piscart - Country Manager USA
Olivier Piscart joined Emailvision in 2003. Prior to joining Emailvision, Olivier was Associate Sales Director at After, an IT Services Company. He previously worked as a key accounts Sales Engineer at Crédit Agricole Indosuez. Olivier holds a Masters degree in Financial Science Engineering, a Masters degree in Economics from the University of Nancy and a MBA from H.E.C.
Frédéric Nahon - Country Manager France
Frederic Nahon has over 10 years of experience in the Internet and SaaS technology industries.
Frederic worked as a Key Account Manager for the Expedia Group in the UK and as Sales Director in France and Belgium. He joined Emailvision in 2007.
Hervé Laudrain - Chief Technical Officer
Hervé Laudrain brings over 21 years experience in IT management with blue chip multinational companies. He has a Telecom Masters degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris and a MIAGE degree from Dauphine University. His experience includes CTO at Travelprice.com, Lastminute.com and IT Director at Cap Gemini Innovation.
Olivier Candau - Chief Financial Officer
Olivier Candau started his career at the ABAC Chartered Accountant firm in 1986. In 1997, Olivier joined ADDE-Claritas as Chief Financial Officer where he was in charge of the Finance, Human Resources, IT and General Services Departments. In December 2000, He became Chief Financial Officer of SafeNet France (formerly Rainbow Technologies) before joining Emailvision in January 2006. Olivier Candau holds a Degree in Higher Accounting and Financial Studies.
Nathalie Chaboche - Marketing Director
Nathalie Chaboche has spent most of her career for marketing software companies. After three years in developing management applications, she joined Computer Associates in 1983. Over 12 years, she managed the development, localisation, marketing, direct sales, indirect sales and support for a wide range of software products. She later became marketing manager at ITS SEEVIA Group, a computer services company. Since 2004, she has held the position of Marketing Director at Emailvision and manages all promotional and lead generation activities.
Pascal Charrier - Group Director of Operations
Pascal Charrier joined Emailvision in 2006 after 7 years at Alphacreations e-commerce solutions. Pascal is responsible for quality in Emailvision support and professional services.
Pascal has a degree in Economics and Finance from the National school of Statistics and Economics Administration in Paris.
Jörg Sommer - Country Manager Germany
Jörg Sommer joined Emailvision in January 2008 to lead the expansion of the German business. Jörg has 25 years of commercial experience in technology companies including Seiko, Toshiba, Samsung and Premiere Global Services/Expedite. With 11 years sales experience in the email sector during his time at Xpedite, Jörg is one of the most experienced email marketers in Germany.
Bertrand Van Overschelde - Country Manager Benelux
Bertrand Van Overschelde started his career in the Internet Industry at MSN in 2000. He spent 5 years at Xerox from 2001 to 2006 where he held the positions of Key Account Sales Manager and Business Development Manager. Bertrand joined Emailvision in 2007.
Hervé Bloch - Country Manager Switzerland
Hervé Bloch has over 10 years experience in the Internet industry. Hervé became Switzerland Country Manager in April 2008. Before joining for Emailvision, Hervé was Sales Manager of an IBM subsidiary specializing in e-business.
Emailvision Board of Directors:
Nick Heys, Chairman
Guy Porré
Marion Aubry
Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt