Axel Ricks

Background

About Axel Ricks

Dual French-American innovation leader currently based in the Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes region with over 16 years of international experience driving strategic growth and business transformation, with a specialization in optimizing technical services. My career focuses on unlocking value through technology, operational excellence, and scalable solutions across complex environments, including the finance, telecom, retail, hospitality, and food-service sectors. Currently leading energy and maintenance operations for Sodexo at Crédit Agricole’s regional HQ, I oversee initiatives that boost profitability, streamline workflows, and enhance technical service delivery. This includes deploying smart building technologies with Schneider Electric, digitizing existing processes, supporting client rollout of a BIM with Stereograph, and integrating CMMS and BMS platforms to deliver measurable energy efficiency gains, reduce equipment downtime, and increase client satisfaction. I focus on aligning innovative solutions with business objectives; improving margins, reducing energy consumption, and accelerating operational transformation. With a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deploy digital strategies, I help forward-thinking organizations transform technical operations into engines of sustainable growth.