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Sébastien Bardou

Activist · DISC type Cd
General Manager | CEMEA International business unit at LexisNexis
📍 Versailles, Île-de-France, France

Sébastien Bardou is the VP of Strategy for CEMEA at LexisNexis, where he leads strategic initiatives in legal innovation and AI transformation. A graduate of HEC Paris and Sciences Po, he has been instrumental in the companys regional growth, overseeing key acquisitions and the deployment of advanced legal tech platforms like Lexis+ AI.

Beyond his corporate role, Sébastien has a demonstrated passion for the arts, having co-founded Galate, a consulting firm dedicated to strategy and project management for cultural and creative industries. He often engages with topics concerning free speech and the foundational principles of democracy and law.

Unique fact: Before becoming a strategy executive in legal tech, he began his career in management consulting at EY, advising clients in the telecommunications and media sectors.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
General Manager | CEMEA International business unit
Job Level
Senior
Location
Versailles, Île-de-France, France
Personality Overview

How Sébastien shows up

Meticulous
Observative
Value Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics Sébastien cares about

AI in Legal Tech
He is deeply involved in LexisNexis's AI strategy, including the regional deployment of the Lexis+ AI platform, and frequently speaks on the topic of generative AI for legal professionals.
Corporate Strategy
As VP of Strategy, he defines strategic priorities, analyzes market trends, and has led several key acquisitions for LexisNexis in the CEMEA region since 2020.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
General Manager | CEMEA International business unit
LexisNexis
4-2020
Vice President Strategy CEMEA
LexisNexis
7-2017 - 4-2020
Director Of Marketing And Business Development
LexisNexis France
8-2014 - 7-2017
Director of Marketing
LexisNexis France
1-2008 - 3-2020
Co-founder
Galatea
In the press

Media appearances

LexisNexis nomme Sébastien Bardou Directeur Général du Business Unit International CEMEA. Featured in LexisNexis – Espace Presse
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Sébastien Bardou, VP Strategy CEMEA (LexisNexis) - YouTube. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1998 - 2002
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Sciences Po
2004 - 2006
Master of Science (MSc)
HEC Paris
2013 - 2014
Manager-dirigeant des entreprises du secteur des médias
IMM leadership program
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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