David Jacobs

David Jacobs

General Manager - France @ INVT Electric

About

Senior commercial and marketing leader with 20+ years’ experience in complex industrial and B2B technology environments, operating at international level across multi-brand portfolios, with strong expertise in go-to-market and growth engine transformation.I drive commercial performance and growth acceleration by structuring high-performing organizations and aligning sales, marketing, and digital around execution and results.At group level within YAGEO, I am a member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the performance of a €4B portfolio by building scalable growth engines (CRM, pipeline, commercial effectiveness) and deploying go-to-market strategies globally (Europe, Americas, Asia).My experience includes leading complex, multi-layer commercial organizations, managing and developing international teams (up to 35 people, direct and indirect), and driving transformation in demanding environments. I operate in matrix organizations, leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning teams across sales, marketing, R&D, operations, digital, and IT at international level, without direct reporting lines, including in post-acquisition integration contexts.Key results:• +30% pipeline growth and improved conversion performance• +45% lead generation and strong marketing-driven revenue impact• +16% regional revenue growth• 35% of revenue generated from new product introductionsRecognized for building scalable growth engines, aligning teams around a clear vision, and accelerating performance in complex environments.Currently interested in leadership roles where I can drive growth at business unit or international scope.Always open to connecting with leaders and organizations facing growth and transformation challenges.

Country

France

City

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

General Management, Strategic Planning, Revenue & Profit Growth, Commercial Leadership, Sales Leadership, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Performance Management, Corporate Communications, Executive Leadership, International Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Digital Transformation, Marketing Technology, Business Alignment, enterprise scope, Acquisition Integration, Commercial Management, Business Transformation, Brand Governance

Experience

INVT Electric

General Manager - France

INVT Electric

LinkedIn
2026-7 - Present · 3 mos

Paris

Leading the development of INVT’s business in France, with responsibility for commercial strategy, market expansion, partnerships and key customer development. Key responsibilities include: Defining and executing INVT’s growth strategy in the French market. Building distribution and strategic partner networks. Developing relationships with major industrial customers, EPCs, OEMs and system integrators. Driving sales across industrial automation, variable frequency drives, power electronics and energy solutions. Supporting the establishment and long-term development of INVT’s French operations. Acting as the primary interface between the French market and INVT’s global organisation. INVT is a global technology company specialising in industrial automation, electric drives, power electronics, UPS systems, EV charging and renewable energy solutions, serving customers in more than 100 countries.

YAGEO Group

Senior Director

YAGEO Group

LinkedIn
2023-10 - 2026-6 · 2 yrs 9 mos

France

$4B portfolio • Global scope • Commercial impact across multi-brand industrial business •Contribute to global commercial performance across a €4bn portfolio by aligning go-to-market strategies, sales enablement, and market development across Europe, the Americas, and Asia •Drive demand generation and pipeline growth, supporting business units and regional sales teams to increase qualified leads and conversion rates •Structure and deploy commercial frameworks across business units, improving consistency in positioning, value proposition, and sales effectiveness •Support strategic accounts and key growth initiatives, working closely with sales leadership to strengthen market penetration and competitive positioning •Lead cross-functional teams across marketing, digital, and commercial functions, ensuring alignment between brand strategy and revenue objectives •Deliver measurable business impact, including increased share of voice (+30%) and significant growth in digital engagement contributing to pipeline development

Schneider Electric

Senior Sales and Marketing Leadership Roles

Schneider Electric

LinkedIn
2018-4 - 2023-10 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Grenoble

Led the development and expansion of the ATS business across EMEA (~€250M portfolio) within a multi-channel environment, combining commercial leadership with broader marketing ownership. * Built and scaled the ATS activity across the region * Developed new markets and secured strategic industrial accounts * Led and developed a team of 8 sales professionals * Expanded scope to include marketing leadership for LV/MV offers * Contributed to brand strategy and positioning for Telemecanique Sensors * Drove sales–marketing alignment to accelerate go-to-market performance Results: Delivered +16% revenue growth, expanded geographic reach, and strengthened the strategic account portfolio

ABB

Sales Director & Product Marketing

ABB

LinkedIn
2007 - 2013 · 6 yrs

London, England, United Kingdom

Led sales development for high-value power electronics solutions, driving growth across key industrial segments and supporting the successful launch of new product offerings. * Defined and executed sales strategy for advanced power electronics solutions * Managed and expanded key industrial accounts across target markets * Led the launch and market adoption of new product lines * Collaborated cross-functionally with technical and marketing teams to accelerate go-to-market Results: 35% of revenue generated from new products, with increased penetration across key industrial segments

Acorn

Business Development Manager

Acorn

2002 - 2003 · 1 yr

United Kingdom

* Drove sales development of solutions across industrial accounts * Identified and developed new strategic markets

Education

École Polytechnique

École Polytechnique

LinkedIn
2026 - 2026-5

Strategic program focused on AI strategy, data-driven leadership and innovation. École Polytechnique Executive Education is the executive arm of École Polytechnique, France’s leading engineering and science school

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

LinkedIn

Electronics Engineering

1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

Electronic and electrical engineering

University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

LinkedIn

Business Administration, Management and Operations

2025 - 2028 · 3 yrs

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