Alumni Life -> Christophe DARDE - Committee Member Rennes School of Business Alumni

What is your career path?

I am part of class 21. Finishing School, I worked for 1 year as a Sales Engineer at Uniware, a software company. Rapidly, I did not feel in tune with this activity and I changed for my current function as a major account business manager at LYRECO (European n° 1 for office supplies and central services). The lesson I learned from this experience is that you should not hesitate over changing job if you do not feel good at work.

What is your mission at work?

My role for LYRECO is to coordinate the commercial deployment for my major account clients. I collaborate with them to maximize a global sales offer, in order to answer their needs by proposing our company solutions. It is a transversal position, where I am  both developing the commercial relationship with my clients and collaborating with Lyreco sales rep. who are my clients local  interlocutors.

What is your mission inside the network?

I wear 2 hats inside the network, I am a Committee member since June 2016 and co-manager of Paris Club,  the « Renn'dez-vous », with Elodie Brasey. The goal of this club is to meet up in a casual atmosphere, the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Carlie Bar (177 rue Saint-Martin – Paris 03). This event is open to everyone, no need to register, you just have to open the door. Result, about 50 people every month, from different classes and profiles: a great success.

Why do you give time to the network?

There are many reasons. First, I wanted to stay in touch with Rennes School of Business universe. I spent fantastic years in Rennes and I am still going out with former classmates. Secondly, I wanted to be able to meet new people, coming from various backgrounds, it' s a real enrichment. Thirdly, I wanted to develop this network because very nice things can be made and I want to play my part in the project.

Contact :

E-mail : darde.christophe@gmail.com