Nicolas Volnay
@nicolasvolnay
Strategic Account Director delivering AI-powered credit risk, fraud and digital transformation revenue growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Global Strategic Account Director with 20+ years of international experience leading enterprise sales, relationship management, and consultative engagements across banks, telcos, fintech and insurance. I’m recognized for exceeding sales targets and for managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs to protect and grow strategic account revenue.
At Provenir, I execute structured, strategic sales processes—driving new opportunities, running discovery and demos, negotiating proposals and contracts, and collaborating with marketing, solutions engineering, and customer success to close efficiently. Previously, as Executive Sales Director at GDS Modelllica and a Client Partner at FICO, I led on-premises/SaaS digital risk lifecycle solutions, managed forecasts and KPIs, and partnered with global ecosystems (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google, Accenture) to deliver measurable value, including ROI-focused risk and fraud outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executed a structured strategic sales process to protect and grow revenue across a defined territory by generating new opportunities through outbound prospecting and consultative selling. Led discovery calls, product demos, proposal development, pricing/contract negotiations, and CRM-based forecasting and reporting.
Executive Sales Director
GDS Modellica
Sep 2016 - Sep 2025 (9 years)
Developed strategic global relationships and revenues for Santander Group worldwide and key Iberia strategic accounts through robust risk and fraud lifecycle solutions (on-premises and SaaS). Owned go-to-market strategy, regional forecasts, KPI delivery, and executive engagement, while leveraging channel partners to expand business opportunities.
Served as Client Partner for the Santander Group global strategic account, managing client and cross-functional virtual teams to deliver satisfaction and revenue growth. Led end-to-end sales engagements from pipeline through negotiations, translated client needs into value-focused solutions, and created and presented proposals.
Managed European strategic clients across Spain, Portugal, and France as the day-to-day point of contact to sustain and grow long-term revenue and satisfaction. Coordinated account management responsibilities while proactively responding to client needs efficiently and appropriately.
European Business Manager
ICLP Loyalty
Sep 2002 - Sep 2005 (3 years)
Drove business development and account management in premium banking card sectors and increased market penetration across Spain, France, and Portugal, supported by secondary market coverage. Managed client relationships across international geographies and developed new revenue streams for card and payment-related partners.
Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Executive Program, Digital Transformation
Completed the Executive Program on Digital Transformation, covering AI/IoT, cloud, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
ESCP-Europe
International MBA, Business Administration
1998 - 1999
Completed an International MBA program at ESCP-Europe across the UK, France, and Spain.
IPAG Nice, International Business School
Degree in Business Studies, Marketing and Logistics
1995 - 1998
Activities and societies: Thesis: “A Market Study on the sales potential for insurance products on the Internet” with ETSI and AXA Insurance.
Earned a Degree in Business Studies with specialization in Marketing and Logistics, including semesters in Ireland, Spain, and France.
Institut Universitaire Technologique de Nice
Management Degree, Management of Small and Medium-sized Organisations
1993 - 1995
Completed a Management degree in Small and Medium-sized Organisations at Institut Universitaire Technologique de Nice.
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