Our People — Pivot&Co

Meet the Pivoters

Driving Change, Together.

We're a diverse mix of +25 passionate Pivoters from Data & AI, Economics, Law, Marketing , Gaming & Philosophy backgrounds, all fuelled by our mission to shape organisations of tomorrow.

We're not just a team; we're your future-proofing partner.

Our Founding Partners

Antonia McMahon and Guibert Tchinde bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision for revolutionizing business strategy through innovative AI-driven solutions.

Antonia, recognized for her transformative leadership in digital strategy at global brands such as Puig, Danone, and Lego, and as the former Chief Digital Officer at Pernod Ricard, is committed to developing new thinking frameworks that support sustainable and inclusive growth.

Guibert, with a diverse background that spans investment banking and private equity at Macquarie, consulting at Ink-Global and Yellow Pages, as well as roles in insurance and fintech at AXA, and consumer goods at L’Oréal and Pernod Ricard, complements this vision.

Together, they focus on harnessing data and AI to drive large-scale, agile transformations at Pivot&Co.

We have purposely set out to build a diverse team, believing that bringing people with different backgrounds together is the key to success.

Antonia McCahon
Founding Partner at Pivot & Co

Maxime le Gouvello

SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS
Boasting extensive consultancy expertise in CPG, B2B, Private markets and tech, enhancing decision-making and growth. Committed to making his teams grow & unite them around data and ESG strategies, his problem-solving is as meticulous as his backgammon level is high
Michelle Bourton

ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
With 15+ years in international marketing, Michelle crafts digital strategies for top brands, guiding them through transformation and operational rethinking for growth. She loves strategy and independent magazines.
Matthew Rix

SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSULTING
Matt has had a varied career from night club promoter to Meta via 8 years at Heineken. He has over a decade of experience in retail, data, digital marketing and media. Passionate about Guinness, Leeds United and the music of The Smiths.
Claudia Schulz

CONSULTING DIRECTOR - IMPACT
Meet Claudia, a seasoned Consulting Director with over a decade of experience guiding industry clients. She's passionate about fairness in AI governance, stemming from her background in Social Impact Measurement and corporate finance. Fluent in English, French, and German, Claudia, originally from Australia, now calls Paris home, where she navigates life with her spirited Tasmanian dog.
Sille Opstrup

ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Sille's 20 years transforming marketing for Pernod Ricard, M&S, and UK Gov, fuel her excitement for guiding clients through new ways to solve strategic challenges. A Viking at heart, she loves talking AI, behavioural aspects of transformation, icy swims, and sourdough.
Nicolas Fouhety

SENIOR BUSINESS SCIENTIST
With a background in Finance, Life Sciences, Micro Electronics, Energy & Environment, Nicolas tackles our data science bottlenecks with innovative tools. Connect with him to discuss how to use data science and engineering best practise to drive client decision-making & growth
Caroline MacIntosh

ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Caroline has 15+ years in digital marketing across Healthcare, FMCG, Financial & Sports sectors. A multilingual expert in business transformation, she is motivated by AI's potential. She strive to always bring value with a smile. Off-duty, she enjoys hiking and drum & bass.
Sonia Rezgui

ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
A problem solver, skilled in analytics & systems thinking, Sonia helps clients reimagine how to use data & AI to solve their greatest challenges. Talk to Sonia in French, English, Arabic, Italian about AI's impact on business growth. Also loves cycling & Arts.
Meghna Malik

SENIOR STRATEGY MANAGER
Meghna crafts game-changing strategies using data. Her engineering, journalism, and marketing background means no challenge has proven too great for her. Fluent in English, Hindi, and a wee bit of French, she is a fountain of knowlege in all things data, dance, and running.
Sean Walsh

SENIOR BUSINESS SCIENTIST
With over a decade in data science, Sean expertly guides clients through multi-market growth challenges. Fluent in English, Irish, French, he’s passionate about data, coding, and sports.
Kelsey Malone

SENIOR CONSULTANT
Kelsey brings financial expertise from New York and an MBA from Paris to Pivot&Co. With experience from Fortune 500s to startups, she thrives on challenges. Currently learning tennis, she's bound to approach the sport with the same zeal and precision she applies to her work.
Bilal Mezouar

DATA SCIENTIST
With a Data Science degree, Bilal excels in analytics that brings new insight to our clients. Fluency in French, Arabic, English, he is passionate about diversity, teamwork, and his heart belongs to FC Barcelona. Connect with Bilal for data science solutions & to discuss the beautiful game.
Jonathan Mahe

SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
Jonathan joined Pivot & Co for its diverse, science-driven team, focusing on data architecture. Having lived in four countries, he values different perspectives and innovative mindsets. Fluent in English and French, his hobbies include music and parkour.
Anne Rouhban

SENIOR CONSULTANT
Anne has 10 years’ experience as consultant and marketeer, notably leading global innovation, operational and marketing strategy projects at L’Oréal. Driven and entrepreneurial, she's also founded and sold a circular economy company and volunteers with the Red Cross.
Eléonore Arbaux

UX / UI DESIGNER
Eléonore utilizes her game design background to develop user-friendly products that integrate diverse data sources, facilitating faster, more informed decision-making for our clients. Fluent in French and English, she loves metal and electro music and adores her cat and dog.
Jordan Loic Moyo

DATA SCIENTIST
Jordan is a ninja in solving real-world and business challenges using data and science. He champions teamwork and positivity at work, believing smiles are the greatest measure of success. Chat to him in English or French about rap and pop music.
Pratheek Ponnuru

SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
Pratheek tackles data science bottlenecks with innovative tools, enhancing client decision-making and growth. Thriving in the diverse, dynamic setting at Pivot&Co, he’d love to have a conversation about data-bottlenecks, engineering best practices or cricket.
Alisa Novoselova

EXECUTIVE - OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Alisa brings 10 years of experience in managing vibrant, international offices. Multilingual in French, English, and Russian, she loves meeting diverse people, making her a perfect fit at Pivot&Co. Off-duty, she enjoys 80s Italian music and organic farming.
Nicolas Gerez

STRATEGY CONSULTANT ASSOCIATE
A Master in Management student from Audencia, he honed his strategy consulting passion developing go-to-market & distribution strategies for a bike brand during an apprenticeship. He enjoys House Music by Rivo & Montrouge and is a lifelong Ferrari F1 fan.
Alix Picard

DATA SCIENTIST
Alix has a background in mathematics and informatics from Dauphine and is currently studying AI. Passionate about making a positive impact, she thrives in dynamic teams. Outside of work, Alix enjoys traveling, sports, music, and good food.
Ed Preston

CONSULTANT
Ed brings to Pivot&Co a wealth of media and martech expertise, having worked both client and platform side at Meta and Renault. He thriies at riving results for clients with impactful strategies. A music enthusiast, Ed loves playing, listening, and attending concerts.
Frederieke Roggenkamp

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Frederieke makes everything run like a dream, bringing structure to complex projects. With 8+ years managing tech projects at Booking.com, Samsung, and fast-growing startups like Contentsquare and Meero, she excels in integration and continuous improvement. Outside of work, she enjoys literature, sports, documentaries, and cooking.