Xavier Ballarin

Xavier Ballarin currently serves as the Sales & Marketing Director for the USA-Canada division at Evolis since February 2017. As the Co-Founder and Owner of Optimia - FotoNovation, Xavier launched the successful E-commerce brands GiraFoto and LeaderPhoto, focusing on innovative marketing strategies and competitive advantages. Prior experience includes co-founding XLC Corp, an ISP that disrupted the market for Internet access, and serving as Sales Director for France at 3Com. Xavier also held the position of Regional Manager at APC by Schneider Electric, where operations were established across Southern Europe and Africa. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from ESIEE Paris and a program at ESSEC Business School.