Renaud Lacoste

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DISC Type : DS

President Tahe Outdoors France Group at Tahe Outdoors

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Overview

Renaud Lacoste is the President of Tahe Outdoors France, bringing a strong background in operational and managerial finance from his time at BIC and Deloitte. Educated at Paris ESLSCA Business School, he is recognized for his expertise in finance transformation within the FMCG sector. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, highly competent, and valued business partner.

Outside of his executive role, Renaud is an avid watersports enthusiast with a self-professed passion for surfing. This personal interest aligns perfectly with his leadership at Tahe Outdoors, a major player in the watersports equipment industry. He is dedicated to creating gear that brings joy to people on the water.

His personal passion for surfing directly fuels his professional mission to lead one of the premier watersports brands in Europe.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Watersports Industry
As President of Tahe Outdoors, he leads a major watersports equipment manufacturer and is personally a passionate surfer, driving the company's mission to innovate for enthusiasts.
Finance Transformation
He has a strong background in leading finance transformation projects, notably during his time at BMI Group and BIC, connecting high-level strategy with operational execution.
Local Industry Engagement
Actively engages with local business and political leaders in the Vannes area to discuss shared challenges and opportunities for the region's manufacturing and maritime sectors.

Media Appearances

Big Wig: Renaud Lacoste on Steering Tahe Outdoors into the Future. Featured in BoardSportSource

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A change of President at Tahe Outdoors France. Featured in PaddleWorld

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Work History

1-2023
President Tahe Outdoors France Group at Tahe Outdoors
6-2021 - 1-2023
Finance Manager (Interim Management & Transformation Consulting -Barrels Consulting) at BMI Group (Roofing & Waterproofing)
9-2020
Chief Executive Officer at BARRELS CONSULTING SAS
BIC at Permanent
Deloitte at Permanent

Education

1993 - 1996
Business School diploma from Paris ESLSCA Business School
Accounting and Finance from DECF & DESCF

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Insights For Selling To Renaud

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Renaud is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Renaud

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Renaud move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Renaud take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Renaud

Personality Compatibility


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