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Sylvain Querne

Sylvain Querne

Business exec, GM, board member & advisor | ex-Meta, ex-eBay

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Milan, Italy
Joined August 2025

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Sylvain Querne is a highly experienced business executive with over 25 years in the internet, technology, and marketing industries. He has held numerous C-level and director roles, demonstrating a strong capability in general management, marketing, sales, and business development across diverse sectors including telco, consumer electronics, retail, eCommerce, automotive, and insurance. clay+2
His career includes significant leadership positions at major global companies like Facebook (Head of Marketing EMEA, Head of Marketing Southern Europe/Italy), Lenovo (Marketing Director, EMEA South), Nokia (Head of Digital, Key Account Manager), and eBay (Marketing Manager). He has been instrumental in growing market share, digitalizing sales processes, and building sales narratives for large organizations. clay+3
Beyond corporate roles, Sylvain is an active advisor and investor, particularly through SQ Advisory, where he supports various ventures including stealth fintech startups (Atoms of Tomorrow), Datafolio, artpay, Paul Cliff, Vaultik, and Breathe Watch. He also serves as a Board Advisor for a stealth ESG communications initiative. rocketreach
He possesses strong expertise in digital marketing, analytics, and marketing communications, acquired through his extensive experience across B2B and B2C markets and various international contexts including France, the UK, and Italy. rocketreach+1
Sylvain holds a double bachelor's degree in Business with Technology from Politecnico di Torino and European Business with Technology from Pole Universitaire Leonard de Vinci, complemented by executive training from SDA Bocconi. clay+3

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