Throughout my life, I have always combined three activities that, in my eyes, are inseparable: a demanding career in market finance and strategy consulting, competitive tennis, and an artistic pursuit primarily focused on painting.
The first stage of my life was dedicated to sports—tennis, but not exclusively. I have always been drawn to physical activity and the balance it brings to both the soul and mind. Sports allowed me to broaden my horizons beyond the small town in the south of France where I grew up. I was ranked 11th in France in table tennis, number 2 in France in the cadet category for tennis, and played for the southwest football team. At the age of 13, I prioritized tennis by joining the sports-study program in Bordeaux. However, I quickly realized that my skills and talent were not enough to make it a profession. Nonetheless, sports remain a vital part of my life, and I practice them daily.
Art also entered my life at an early age. I was fascinated by abstract art, particularly the works of Kandinsky and others who revolutionized the artistic landscape. I painted out of pure desire, as a distraction, and as a means to immerse myself in a world different from my everyday reality.
The second stage of my life began at 24 in Madrid, in a trading room. It was a fascinating time, as market finance was emerging as a strategic force for banks—an era marked by both ambition and turmoil. Despite the excitement, I soon became disillusioned. Human connection and creativity were far more compelling to me than short-term financial gains. I transitioned into financial consulting, advising investment banks on financial engineering and later managing a global business at IBM.
My time at the Boston Consulting Group was where I truly integrated all facets of my personality—creativity, strategy, and the pursuit of beauty and excellence. Over eight years, I worked with exceptional individuals to solve complex and diverse challenges for major investment banks. This experience shaped my perspective on the corporate world—its shortcomings and contributions to society.
I also developed a deep appreciation for simplicity: simplicity in solutions, communication, and organizational models. However, the relentless travel schedule eventually took its toll, even during the most enriching period of my professional career.
Today, I am a consultant at a "Big Four" firm, focusing on strategy and large-scale transformation. Based in London, I spend much of my time traveling the world, particularly in the Middle East—a region undergoing profound cultural and economic changes. With technology increasingly dominating our world, artificial intelligence and blockchain have become key areas of interest for me. My expertise lies in helping organizations understand and leverage these innovations.
Throughout this journey, I have never stopped creating art. However, my extensive travel and demanding professional and family life have limited the time I could dedicate to it. The advent of digital art changed everything. No longer needing a dedicated space to paint, I embraced digital tools—an iPad, ProCreate software, and a digital stylus—which enabled me to reclaim my identity as a nomadic artist. I now mixed digital art with more traditional techniques like acrylic painting.
Now, I paint three to four hours a day—mostly in the quiet hours of the night. Perhaps as a way to make up for lost time, but more than that, as an essential means of expressing my boundless creativity without limitations or constraints.