Our team
Olivier Cazzulo – Chairman and Founder
#M&A #manleader #technonolyaddict #drum #cook
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Biography : A graduate of Ecole des Mines in Saint-Etienne, Olivier CAZZULO began his career in consultancy at DEVOTEAM before participating in the founding of the internet service provider Net-Up, a subsidiary of the AVENIR TELECOM group.
From this adventure in Web 1.0, at the dawn of the 21st century, Olivier would retain an entrepreneurial spirit and the conviction that the internet and digital were on the verge of revolutionising organisations and their business models.
In 2003 he joined DIGITECH, a publisher of document management software and market leader in France and in French-speaking Africa, where he occupied the post of Operations Director before becoming CEO.
It was in commemoration of Net-Up that he named his consulting firm Netsystem, in 2011.
External interests : In 2012, Olivier joined Syntec Numérique (professional association of the digital industry), becoming Southern Regional Delegate, which has now become numeum. Through this involvement he promoted the activities of operators throughout the digital value chain in the south and the opportunities offered in the sector (employment, training, attractiveness, parity, etc.).
It was within this context that he was offered a directorship with responsibility for digital at Medef Sud in 2015.
He participates in flagship projects such as the industry of the future (Alliance Industrie Du Future), smart cities (the committee of the same name at the Medinsoft business cluster) and digital transformation (for the SBA).
Olivier is currently a director of Syntec Numérique, IT consulting division.
Lionel Gros – Head of IT M&A advisory
#M&A #challenge #trail
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Biography: A graduate engineer from Mines Télécom Lille, Lionel joined Netsystem in 2015 after 11 years of experience in the fields of telecommunications, networks, and infrastructure, including 6 years as Head of Networks and Telecommunications for a large company.
Lionel works on cross-functional issues as a senior consultant, both across France and internationally.
Within the firm’s M&A practice, Lionel is involved in acquisition and divestment transactions (from due diligence to post-merger integration), and was notably involved in Ecritel’s due diligence during the transaction with LBO France. He led the carve-out projects for Everzinc, VM Building Solutions, Fiven, and SMAC.
External interests: A passionate long-distance trail runner, he is an active member of the Cabriès Trail Club.
Vincent Ferrara – Head of Digital Trust practice
#cybersecurity #digitalsovereign #digitalrisk #innovation #digitaltransformation
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Biography: Vincent Ferrara heads up Netsystem’s Digital Confidence business. A PASSI-qualified expert from ANSSI, he has been helping organizations to control and protect their strategic digital assets for over 20 years, with solid experience in all areas of information systems. His expertise covers Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), as well as auditing and securing information systems.
Co-creator of DpoSystem and Vice-Chairman of Clusir Sud, Vincent is developing an offering within Netsystem focused on digital sovereignty, advising investment funds and their holdings, as well as SMEs, particularly in sensitive sectors such as healthcare, industry, financial services and transport. Passionate about digital issues and their impact on society, he is also involved in strategic thinking on data protection and European regulatory compliance.
Vincent is recognized for his commitment to enhancing individual and collective skills within organizations, as well as for his in-depth understanding of specific business challenges and market dynamics. Creative and enthusiastic, he brings an innovative and pragmatic vision to the challenges facing companies today.
A graduate of Aix-Marseille University and CNAM, Vincent completed his career with a specialization in auditing at IAE Paris-Sorbonne and AFAI. Before joining Netsystem, he successfully led complex IS and cyber process implementation projects in line with business challenges, and was recognized for his expertise in cyber crisis management and auditing.
External interests: Deeply involved in the cyber ecosystem, Vincent is committed to promoting awareness of digital risks and cybersecurity best practices among business leaders. Driven by a pragmatic and pedagogical approach, he regularly takes part in professional events to raise awareness and support companies in their secure digital transformation.
