Florian Mesny

A trusted business partner with expertise in driving teams, projects, growth and revenue optimization within innovative & competitive environments

Dynamic leader with more than 20 years of expertise in delivering positive business impact through operations management, sales strategies, new client development, and strategic partnerships in service industries. Well-versed in networking, operational processes, training programs, partnerships, and consumer events. A detail-oriented professional with proven success in interpersonal skills, analytics, financial analysis, presentation skills, and negotiation. An independent-thinker capable of developing new strategic initiatives and implementing them. Multilingual in French, English, Spanish, and basic German. 

Florian Mesny is an expert in launching and growing businesses, with a proven track record of success. He played a pivotal role in the North American expansion of Emeraude Escape, where he created tailored gamified solutions and contributed $2 million in revenue to the group. As the CEO and Managing Director of Moonrakers, his consulting firm in France, Florian identified growth opportunities and successfully advised startups, corporations, and other innovative ventures.

Florian's expertise also extends to the establishment of 33entrepreneurs, a startup accelerator, where he orchestrated the launch and growth of the program, attracting international mentors, securing investments, and forming partnerships with high-profile events. In his role at Groupon, Florian served as the Vice President of Travel for EMEA, overseeing a vast region and achieving impressive revenue growth through strategic planning and team leadership.

Furthermore, Florian's accomplishments include launching Voyageprive in Spain and overseeing multiple countries in the EMEA region. He demonstrated exceptional skills in contracting global hotels, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and driving sustainable growth. Florian's ability to deliver outstanding results in terms of revenue and business growth solidifies his expertise in launching and scaling businesses.

Florian Mesny pursued his education with a focus on hospitality management and business. He completed the IMHI joint MBA program with Cornell University, specializing in Revenue Management and Strategy. Notably, he concurrently worked in Revenue Management at Disneyland Paris, allowing him to apply his knowledge directly in a practical setting.

Prior to his MBA, Florian obtained a BBA in International Business from ESSEC, where he majored in Corporate Finance and Marketing. This foundation provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial management and marketing strategies.

Florian's educational background, combining the expertise gained through his MBA program and practical experience in revenue management, equips him with a strong foundation in business management