The Cafeyn group, an online press distribution platform, has announced the appointment of Pascal Rialland as the new chairman of its board of directors. With experience in digital transformation and international development, particularly in the tech and software sectors, Cafeyn says Pascal Rialland will bring his expertise to accelerate the company’s European market consolidation strategy.
Pascal Rialland has held leadership positions at technology companies such as SAP, Virgin Mobile, and Altice. He led the successful transformation and growth of these groups in innovative and highly competitive markets. His expertise in strategy, innovation, and business development will be invaluable in supporting Cafeyn's European and international expansion, added the company.
"I am thrilled to join Cafeyn at this key and exciting moment in its development. This group, with innovation at the core of its strategy, has enormous potential to become the undisputed leader in digital press distribution in Europe. I will devote all my energy and experience to serving this ambition," said Pascal Rialland.
Marion Assuied, Cafeyn's majority shareholder, added: "We are very pleased to have Pascal Rialland on board, who will notably bring to Cafeyn his significant experience in acquisitions and company integrations, which is essential in supporting the group's strategy and realising our ambition to create a European champion in digital press distribution."
Cafeyn thanks Tom Alexander, who held the position of chairman of the board for the past three years, for his decisive contribution to the group's development. Tom Alexander will continue to support Cafeyn as Senior advisor, particularly in its development strategy in English speaking markets.
"Under Tom's chairmanship, Cafeyn has made major strides in its growth, with several transformative acquisitions and a diversification of its revenue streams, both in France and internationally. We are grateful for his unwavering support and happy to continue benefiting from his strategic advice, particularly in our international development," emphasised Laurent Kayser, CEO of Cafeyn.
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