Thomas Petuaud-Letang

Non Executive Director, member of Strategic Committee @ ManoMano

About

I am a Senior Business Leader with a proven track record in P&L management and executing business transformations within international, complex, and multi-channel environments. My expertise lies in both industry and distribution, and my career highlights include : Full P&L Management : I have successfully managed the entire P&L, including sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing, in international settings. My focus has consistently led to significant improvements in both top and bottom-line performance, achieved through efficient and results-oriented execution. Business Transformation : My career has been marked by driving impactful business transformations, including turnarounds, cost reduction initiatives, restructuring efforts, acquisitions, integration projects, and effective change management. I'm also experienced in driving business development and digitization strategies. Multi-Channel Expertise : I possess strong expertise in multi-channel business Go-To-Market strategies, spanning both B2B and B2C distribution, including e-commerce, direct sales, and specification channels. Management and Organizational Skills : I excel in leading and working within complex and matrixed organizations, demonstrating strong management and organizational skills. Strategic Acumen : I've honed my strategic skills, initially developed at Mars & Co, and effectively implemented them in several businesses at Saint-Gobain and Schneider Electric.

Country

France

City

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Product Management, Product Development, Strategy, Business Development, Management, Logistics, Business Strategy, Change Management, French, Marketing, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Project Management, E-commerce

Experience

Non Executive Director, member of Strategic Committee

ManoMano

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Paris, France

CEO

Iskraemeco

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Paris et périphérie

Chair Strategy and Sustainability Committee

Schréder

2022-4 - 2026-5 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Brussels

Independent Board Member

Schréder

2021-6 - 2026-5 · 5 yrs

Brussels

Senior Vice President Europe & Global Distribution - Home & Distribution Division

Schneider Electric

2021-7 - 2024-5 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Paris et périphérie

Senior Vice President Commercial & Global Distribution, Home & Distribution Division

Schneider Electric

2016-4 - 2021-7 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Région de Paris , France

Home & Distribution Division is part of Energy Management and embraces Wiring Devices, Electronics, Connected Offers and Final Distribution (breakers, enclosures) for residential and commercial applications. We are taking care of Distribution, Electricians, Interior Designers, Home Builders and Consumers for Schneider Electric. Our brands are Schneider Electric all over the world of course but also Square D in North America, Clipsal and PDL in Pacific, Feller in Switzerland, Elko in Nordics, LK in Denmark, Luminous in India.

CEO

Lapeyre

2015-7 - 2016-3 · 9 mos

Paris Area, France

290 branches in France, Switzerland and Brazil, 11 plants in France and Romania, 9500 people. Distributing, designing and manufacturing solutions for sustainable homes (kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, doors, stairs,...) to individuals, contractors, merchants, developers through different channels. 4 brands : Lapeyre (F & CH), KparK (F), GAM (F), Telhanorte (Br) Part of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution

General Manager

Lapeyre

2014-9 - 2015-6 · 10 mos

Paris Area, France

130 branches in France and Switzerland Distributing solutions for for sustainable habitat (kitchens, bathrooms, floors, doors, windows, stairs,...) to individuals and contractors

Vice-President Europe, Middle-East, Africa

Saint-Gobain Abrasives

2011-3 - 2014-8 · 3 yrs 6 mos

General management of 22 companies including 25 plants and 3500 people. Customers : industrial groups, distributors (DIY, MRO, Building Dist., automotive aftermarket) General management of 2 product lines (thin wheels & construction products) at worldwide level (including USA, Brazil, India and Asia) : strategy, product management, R&D, logistics, capex, acquisitions

Managing Director Municipal Castings BU + European Subsidiaries + South Africa

Saint-Gobain PAM Canalisation

2008-9 - 2011-3 · 2 yrs 7 mos

General management of 13 subsidiaries in Europe & South Africa + export in Europe. 6 plants, 1200 people Management of the municipal castings product line at worldwide level (strategy, product development, marketing, logistics, industrial capex). 4 plants, 700 people Customers : distributors, contractors, water companies, municipalities, governments

Managing Director Building BU (Pipes Activity)

Saint-Gobain PAM Canalisation

2005-4 - 2008-8 · 3 yrs 5 mos

General management of the building BU (strategy, product management, marketing, logistics, industrial capex, sales teams all over the world). 4 plants, 550 people Customers : distributors, contractors, designers

Director (Region + International + e-business)

Lapeyre

2000 - 2005 · 5 yrs

Management of 22 branches in France and 2 subsidiaries in Belgium & Switzerland (10 branches) E-biz : in charge of e-commerce projects including the merchant site lapeyre.fr

Senior Consultant

Mars & Co.

1997 - 2000 · 3 yrs

Missions in financial services (distribution, competitive surveys, benchmarking, profitability analysis and modelisation), medias (acquisitions), e-business (models analysis)