Our leadership team

Jesper Trolle

CEO

Jesper is a vastly accomplished entrepreneurial channel business leader who joined Exclusive Networks as CEO in September 2020. Since starting out in his native Denmark building successful reseller and distribution businesses, Jesper has amassed almost three decades of executive experience and worked around the world at the head of multi-billion-dollar VAD organisations. He was President of the Americas for ECS Arrow prior to joining Exclusive and holds an MBA from the Henley Business School.

Pierre Boccon-Liaudet

CFO & Operations

Pierre Boccon-Liaudet joined Exclusive Networks in 2019 and brings over 25 years’ experience in international financial management. He leads on all aspects of finance and oversees the continual development of Exclusive Networks’ global financial platform and associated processes. He has a proven track record as a change-making CFO at major, high-growth global firms including Smartbox, Quiksilver and Schulmberger.

Philippe Bosquier

CIO

Philippe Bosquier began his role at Exclusive Networks in 2021, having occupied similar C-level/senior VP positions at DHL, Tech Data, LVMH and, most recently, Heppner. He began his career in technology 30+ years ago and has significant expertise in global supply chains both within and outside the distribution industry, successfully leading very large international ERP deployments with budget responsibility for hundred-million-dollar programmes.

Denis Ferrand-Ajechenbaum

SVP Global Business Development & Ecosystems

Denis Ferrand joined Exclusive with over 30 years of experience in enterprise IT including stints at value-added distributors, resellers, and vendors. As SVP Global Business Development & Ecosystems, he is responsible for maximising the value and global penetration of existing vendor relationships while scouting and acquiring the next generation of Exclusive Networks’ trusted digital infrastructure portfolio. Denis is also tasked with driving the strategy for our transactional partners – global system integrators (GSIs) and worldwide reseller network – and non-transactional partners – VCs, educational institutions and international and national bodies. In addition, Denis spearheads the strategy and growth of our innovative subscription platform, X-OD.

Nicolas Trombert

VP Corporate Development

Nicolas has a 10 years’ experience as a private equity investor at Omnès Capital (formerly Crédit Agricole Private Equity). Among others, he closed several transactions in the BtoB distribution industry and he contributed to the launch of strategic projects, such as the set-up of an infrastructure fund and a private equity business in Italy. He then joined Studialis, one of the French leaders in the for profit higher education market, as head of development and member of the executive committee. He was in charge of acquisitions and of strategic developments.

Laurence Galland

SVP of HR

Laurence Galland is a HR veteran with over 15 years’ experience, during which she has generated an impressive track record in talent development and business evolution across large international teams. At Exclusive Networks, Laurence is responsible for people development and enabling the human potential of our brightest talent. She creates business value from HR through the application of data-driven strategies and supporting Exclusive’s agile, inclusive and unique business culture: L’Esprit Exclusive.

Vincent Savesi

Group General Counsel & Group Compliance Officer

Vincent Savesi joined Exclusive Networks in 2016 and is the company’s principal legal authority. His combined roles as Group General Counsel and Group Compliance Officer reflect the importance of strategic risk and compliance management to Exclusive’s global business activities. Vincent has over 15 years’ senior experience gained across numerous industries, both at legal practices – Dechert LLP and Paul Hastings LLP – and in-house for major corporations including Groupe Renault.

Fabio Buanne

SVP Strategy & M&A

Fabio is a specialist in M&A and corporate development and has previously held positions at WorldCom, Verizon, T-Mobile International, and most recently the Orange Group. Whilst at Orange, he was instrumental in the creation of Orange Cyberdefense and the development of Orange Business Services through M&A. Fabio joined Exclusive in 2022 to continue its successful legacy of M&A, whilst defining the company’s long-term strategy.

Gerard Allison

SVP, EMEA

Gerard Allison is a highly experienced senior executive with a 30+ year track record of building successful teams in EMEA, working at vendors such as Juniper Networks and, most recently, Gigamon. He joined Exclusive Networks in 2020. With his extensive expertise and knowledge of the IT and security markets combined with his commercial astuteness, entrepreneurial vision, relationship building and management skills, Gerard brings a wealth of experience to the EMEA business.

Brad Gray

SVP, APAC

Brad Gray joined Exclusive Networks in 2019, bringing a highly successful 25+ year track record of building successful teams in APAC spent at vendors such as Juniper Networks, Polycom and, most recently, SAP. Having resided for 20 years in Singapore and for 3 years previously in Indonesia, Brad’s cultural, technological and commercial insights within the region bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Exclusive Networks APAC business.

Stephanie Bia

SVP Marketing, Communications & Investor Relations

Stephanie Bia is highly accomplished corporate communications and investor relations professional, with a strong background in global capital markets.  She has gained a wealth of experience working in financial communications roles at Euronext and Euronext NYSE stock exchanges and has advised management teams and Boards of Directors in financial, corporate and crisis communications strategy in her time at FTI Consulting. At Exclusive Networks, Stephanie assumes overall responsibility for global marketing, corporate communications and investor relations.