Charles Orsel des Sagets

Managing Partner - EMEA, LATAM & APAC

Charles is based in Paris, with 30 years of international experience in telecoms. He specialises in fintech and cyber security, with a track record for opening up new geographical markets and launching services for new technologies. 


He grew up in Brazil and travels extensively. Charles speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, and some German. His language skills are a great asset in building international partnerships. 

Charles has managed many global accounts, notably for AT&T and their partnership with American Express. Also for Sprint, where he led the European strategy growing business from $20m to $200m in six years.


Since 2012, Charles has provided operational consulting in cyber security, telecoms, fintech, and new payment solutions, for both start-ups and multinationals. 


As a professional photographer, Charles spent 1988-89 backpacking around the world, creating video and photographic material for the travel guide industry. In his spare time Charles is an avid tennis player. 

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