Christope Vanackère

Chief Executive Officer

Christophe Vanackère is a strategic visionary handpicked to steer Trace One into a transformative new phase in CPG and Retail innovation. As CEO of the legacy Trace One, Christophe’s priority was to modernize operations and transform it into a successful and scalable SaaS vendor. This foundational work set the stage for Trace One’s strategic acquisition and seamless integration of process manufacturing leader Selerant. This pivotal move was the first significant step in fulfilling Trace One's vision to emerge as a global leader in PLM and Compliance.

With expertise in SaaS, cloud technology, and customer service, Christophe understands the nuanced demands of the evolving CPG and Retail industries. His skill in aligning business ambitions with technological innovation is a cornerstone of Trace One's strategic global expansion, now spanning 28 countries. Christophe's leadership philosophy emphasizes profitability, people, and performance, values that are embedded in the company’s DNA.

Under his guidance, the new Trace One is committed to empowering brands with a comprehensive approach to CPG and Retail product development. This enables companies to innovate and bring remarkable products to market faster, easier, and more profitably than ever before.

Florent Colinet

Chief Financial Officer

Serving as Trace One’s CFO, Florent Colinet is a strategic linchpin, driving the company’s financial and operational success. Specializing in IFRS GAAP, bank reporting, and cash flow projections, Florent goes beyond traditional financial roles. He actively partners with executive leadership to leverage performance metrics and financial insights, aiding in decisive action for sustained growth and profitability.

Since joining in 2018, Florent has been instrumental in modernizing financial systems. His implementation of Adaptive Insights streamlined reporting and optimized resource allocation. Moreover, he’s fostered key relationships across departments, notably with Sales, to refine actionable Key Performance Indicators.

Prior to Trace One, Florent honed his financial and leadership skills at PwC, managing complex audits and directing large teams. These experiences perfectly position him to align with Trace One's mission to be a global leader in product lifecycle management, influencing the company’s global reach.

Constance Drouot

Chief HR Officer

As the Chief Human Resources Officer of Trace One, Constance Drouot is instrumental in developing engaging career paths that enable everyone—from newcomers to seasoned staff—to visualize a rewarding future within the company. Leveraging two decades of international expertise in talent management, employee relations, and organizational design, Constance seamlessly aligns human resource initiatives with Trace One's strategic goal: to emerge as the global authority in product lifecycle management and compliance solutions for CPG manufacturers and retailers.

Before rising to her current role, Constance served as HR Director and HR Business Partner within Trace One, driving HR policies and processes, talent management, and employee relations. Prior to Trace One, she gained valuable experience as an HR Consultant with EY in France and PeopleFirst in Dubai and previously as an HR Development Manager at Groupama Asset Management in France. Constance is particularly adept in change management, restructuring the HR landscape to serve Trace One’s growing global presence of 500 employees across 11 countries. Her focus extends beyond organizational efficiency to building a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, resonating perfectly with the company's customer-centric and socially responsible ethos.

Benjamin Lécuiller

Chief Customer Officer

As Trace One's Chief Customer Officer, Benjamin Lécuiller is the guardian of customer loyalty, a role pivotal to the company's exceptionally low churn rate. With over two decades in digital innovation, Benjamin oversees professional services, onboarding, training, and customer success, creating a customer journey that not only meets but exceeds expectations. His diverse expertise encompasses telecom, retail, and web technologies, but it's his mastery of customer engagement and international team management that truly sets him apart.

Before Trace One, Benjamin held significant roles at SFR and Haiku, where he honed his skills in driving both business profitability and customer satisfaction. As a previous Head of Services at Trace One, his knack for strategic partnerships and SaaS project management was evident. Combining technical acumen with exceptional interpersonal skills, Benjamin is committed to becoming the global leader in product lifecycle management and compliance solutions, aiming to redefine industry standards for innovation and customer success.

Valérie Duroux

Chief Legal Officer

As Chief Legal Officer, Valérie Duroux is the cornerstone of Trace One's balanced partnerships and win-win contracts. Specializing in intellectual property and commercial agreements, Valérie masterfully navigates the global legal landscape to support the company's mission in product lifecycle management and compliance.

Her expertise is garnered from diverse roles in fashion at SMCP, in telecom at Orange, and as a lawyer at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associes, making her an invaluable asset at Trace One. Valérie’s role is critical in guiding the legal intricacies that come with the transformative shifts in the retail CPG and process manufacturing sectors. With her keen strategic insight and adaptive approach, she’s pivotal to ensuring that Trace One's growth is both rapid and compliant.

Sunil Thomas

Chief Marketing Officer

As Chief Marketing Officer at Trace One, Sunil Thomas is instrumental in elevating the brand's presence to make it a recognized, valuable partner in the retail CPG and process manufacturing sectors. He heads the marketing and CRM teams, while also overseeing operations in North America. Sunil’s role is central to generating awareness and credibility that aligns with Trace One's mission to become a global leader in product lifecycle management and compliance solutions.

Before his time at Trace One, Sunil was the President and COO of Selerant, which Trace One acquired in 2022. He guided Selerant from a startup to a multi-million-dollar enterprise, ultimately achieving a successful private equity exit. With a wealth of international experience spanning over 20 years, Sunil is an expert in cultivating high-performance teams, devising business growth strategies, and maintaining sustained profitability. In a rapidly evolving industry, Sunil’s deep-seated experience makes him an invaluable asset to Trace One’s innovation agenda. His skills in integrating technology, information, and talent are crucial as the company aspires to set new standards in customer success.

Antoine Daviet

Chief Product Officer

As Chief Product Officer at Trace One, Antoine Daviet brings nearly 13 years of dedicated service to the company and a career steeped in retail and B2B SaaS. Tasked with shaping the future value proposition of the firm, Antoine aims to make Trace One not just a participant but a game changer in retail CPG and process manufacturing industry. Leading product marketing, strategy, management, and customer support, he combines his keen understanding of market needs with agile execution, setting the stage for Trace One to continuously evolve and disrupt the industry.

Before his role as CPO, Antoine was the Head of Product Marketing at Trace One, where he was instrumental in solidifying the company's standing as an industry leader. His proficiency extends to team leadership, go-to-market/pricing strategies, and portfolio management. Antoine's vision is tightly synchronized with Trace One's ambitious goal to redefine product lifecycle management, particularly following the recent integration with Selerant. His transformative leadership is primed to make Trace One the global frontrunner in product lifecycle management and compliance solutions.

Frederic Delaporte

Chief Information Officer

As Chief Information Officer, Frederic Delaporte brings a rare blend of security consciousness and transformative technological vision to Trace One. Frederic oversees the company’s intricate information systems, ensuring seamless alignment with the brand's bold journey toward 360° product lifecycle management. He manages a diverse array of teams, covering infrastructure, database, DevOps, network, security, and corporate IT.

With over a decade in cyber and information security, including significant stints at Wavestone and I-Tracing, Frederic's experience is deep and broad. His previous roles saw him at the vanguard of implementing secure solutions from SIEM and SOC for Societe Generale to legal compliance projects adhering to ITIL & ISO 27001 standards. His focus on secure, scalable, and efficient systems amplifies Trace One’s mission to act as a catalyst for growth in the retail CPG and process manufacturing sectors.

As part of Trace One’s leadership, Frederic aims to leverage his expertise to further empower the company’s digital transformation and growth. His commitment to robust and secure technological infrastructures promises to keep the company’s solutions fast and reliable while solidifying its market leadership in an increasingly competitive industry.

Laurent Locquette

Chief Technology Officer