After starting out in applied research for small and medium-sized robotics companies, Nicolas joined the Valeo group and developed a comprehensive career in technical, project and divisional management positions in France, Germany and Spain. At Faurecia, he managed a multi-activity industrial site and programs within the Seating BU.
Nicolas joined the KUKA group in the midst of the 2008 crisis to restructure the KUKA Systems subsidiary in France, and then managed investments by French and foreign investment funds in the context of operational restructuring, green field construction in Slovakia and China, equity negotiations and build-ups.
Senior advisor for a German fund, he also bought, managed and sold companies in the BtoB service sector: industrial and tertiary equipment, automation and robotics.