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Raoul Berthillon

CFO | Strategic Business Partner | Space Technology
24.8 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Mar 2024

The move

MoveOQ Technology Neo Space Group
TitleChief Financial Officer Group Chief Financial Officer
LocationDubai Riyadh
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Native languageFrench
Years in UAE2.2
Total experience24.8 years
Neo Space Group headcount501-1,000 employees
Neo Space Group industrySpace Research and Technology
Neo Space Group HQRiyadh
Neo Space Group founded2024
Neo Space Group typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Group Chief Financial OfficerMar 2024 — Dec 2025
    Neo Space Group· Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  2. Chief Financial OfficerJan 2023 — Feb 2024
    OQ Technology
  3. Fractional CFO & Corporate Finance AdvisorJan 2020 — Dec 2022
    Starlight Consulting
  4. Chief Financial OfficerOct 2017 — Dec 2019
    Thuraya Telecommunications Company· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Regional CFO, Asia-Pacific Middle East & AfricaAug 2012 — Sep 2017
    SES· Singapore
  6. Regional Finance Director, Western EuropeJul 2010 — Jul 2012
    SES ASTRA· Luxembourg
  7. Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, EMEADec 2003 — Jun 2010
    SES ASTRA· Luxembourg
  8. Strategy & Corporate Finance Consultant - M&A and Private EquityDec 2001 — Nov 2003
    Normart· Paris, France
  9. Financial ControllerJun 2000 — Nov 2001
    Luxembourg Institute of Health· Luxembourg

Education

Languages

  • French · Native or bilingual
  • Spanish · Professional working
  • English · Full professional

Top skills

Strategic PartnershipsBoard AdvisorCFOInvestment ValuationStart-ups ManagementShareholder Value

About

With 25 years of international experience as a commercially focused CFO, I have led financial transformation, profitable business growth, and delivered enhanced returns on investment for organisations within the satellite, technology, and telecommunication industries. My career spans Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, partnering CEOs, Boards, and shareholders to achieve ambitious strategic goals, lead complex M&A and fundraising projects, and build high-performing, multicultural teams. I am passionate about creating value through strong financial leadership, data-driven decision-making, with an unwavering focus on measurable results. My expertise includes scaling businesses from start-up to over $100M+ in revenue, optimising financial performance for businesses up to $50

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