Your satisfaction is my first concern
TOVALGO burst onto the scene in 2021, fueled by a bold vision:
Empowering clients to conquer tomorrow's challenges, both domestically and internationally.
Thomas Oudart, Founder of TOVALGO
Thomas is a seasoned professional in the sports, tourism and hospitality sectors, with an impressive 18 years' experience. His diverse and rewarding career has enabled him to develop in-depth expertise in growth management, strategic partnerships and alliances. A graduate of the prestigious KEDGE and Harvard Business School, Thomas is recognised for his dynamic leadership and results orientation.
Over the years, Thomas has held a variety of executive positions in leading companies such as GMR Marketing/Omnicom, UCPA, Sodexo, Aristeia Sport Communication, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Accor Hotels. His achievements include successfully managing partnerships with leading organisations such as FIFA, VISA, Novartis, and many others. Thomas has also led teams on a global scale, helping to expand the businesses of his companies in key markets in Europe, Asia and North America.
With a strong academic background and practical experience, Thomas excels at designing and implementing innovative business strategies to drive growth and maximise profitability. He has an in-depth knowledge of international markets and emerging trends, enabling him to make informed decisions and proactively seize opportunities.
Outside work, Thomas is passionate and still play rugby, the saxophone and gastronomy. He is also involved in professional associations and teaches at KEDGE Business School, sharing his expertise with the next generation of industry leaders.
Through his commitment, expertise and dedication, Thomas continues to make a significant difference to the world of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality, pushing boundaries and inspiring others by his example.
"[...] His business development skills are reflected in his investment in the transformation of the sales strategy (implementation of the business plan, identification of potential markets, analysis of targets, etc.). His managerial energy is evident in his role as conductor of the sales teams [...] The experience he has acquired in a wide range of markets gives him the skills needed to position an offering effectively and take charge of the development of an organisation.
By choosing to join a socially responsible company like ours, and throughout his time with us, he has demonstrated a real commitment to humanist values and a personal attachment to the social benefits of the company's missions [...].
Guillaume Légaut, General Manager, UCPA, France
"After a very detailed audit, Thomas highlighted the levers for improving UCPA's sales performance while capitalising on the brand's strengths. As a consultant in the local leisure sector, Thomas, with his proven technical sales skills and real leadership qualities, made a major contribution to advancing the sales development strategy in what was, to say the least, a complicated environment.
Brice Carpels, Marketing Director, UCPA, France
"Thomas is a top-quality employee, efficient and available, with a strong commercial sense. His ability to adapt to different cultures is a real strong point in his profile.
Marc Jouannic, Ex-General Manager Liveli, Group Sodexo, France
« Thomas is one of the best professionals I have ever work with. I feel really lucky of having the opportunity of working together with Thomas more than as a provider as a real partner. Experience, expertise, creativity and, more than anything honesty, are values that describe Thomas.»
Miguel Angel Cartier, Directeur Général Centros Beddas, Ex-Senior executive Vodafone et ONO, Spain
« I have worked with Thomas for over a year and he has proven to be a very committed and hard working young man. He has amassed a wealth of experience in marketing and PR during his work which, combined with his cultural awareness and linguistic skills, make him a very good asset to any corporation.»
Marc Cherrier, Chief Operating Officer Midscale & Upscale Accor Brands (Mercure, Novotel & Grand Mercure), Huazhu Group Limited, China
« I had the pleasure of working with Thomas during the transition and opening phases of our new Novartis Campus in Shanghai and can simply say that his performance on the job is simply solid and consistent. Solution driven and detail oriented, he made sure that everything went smoothly from the start. His interpersonal skills as well as his broad experience of China (speaks Mandarin fluently), ensured that he can relate well at all levels from the CEO to the cleaning ladies, while projecting warmth and charisma. I would definitely recommend Thomas for any position requiring strong project management skills, agility and good communication in a multicultural environment.»
Yves Sautter, Entrepreneur, Ex-Senior executive CFO Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, China
