Our Team

Eric Pradel-Lepage is the Founder & Managing Director of EXXING GROUP, a recognized expert in telecommunications strategy, valuation, and digital infrastructure. With 30+ years of experience (1994-2025) across EMEA and Africa, he has established EXXING as the go-to operating partner and strategic advisor for TMT value creation. Currently serving as VP Strategy & M&A, Eric combines deep sector expertise with rigorous economic analysis and hands-on operational delivery.

Education & Credentials

• Telecom Paris — Engineer (1992) - Telecommunications Engineering & Network Strategy
• KEDGE Business School — MSc Corporate Finance (2008)
• INSEAD — Advanced Valuation Program (2022)
• Duke University — DeFi Specialization (2023)
• CFI — Financial Modeling & Valuation (ongoing)

Core Specialties

• Due Diligence (Commercial, Technical, Regulatory)
• Valuation Frameworks (DCF, MEDAF, Wiley Methodology, McKinsey)
• Fundraising & Capital Structure Advisory
• Post-Merger Integration (PMI) & Operational Restructuring
• Interim C-Level Mandates (CFO, COO, CEO Transition)
• Regulatory Strategy & Public Policy (Spectrum, 3RP, VSAT, Licensing)

Languages

Bilingual French & English

Contact

• Email: eric.pradel@exxing.group
• contact@exxing.group
• LinkedIn Profile

Career Trajectory & Key Achievements

• INWI (Morocco, 2004-2009) — Member of INWI Launch Team; led 3rd operator license strategy and positioning for €300-500M license; long-term advisory through to €800M-1Bn enterprise value creation
• Level 4 Networks (Tunisia, 2018-2019) — D-CEO (DGA) for FiberCo venture (€30-50M); business plan, financial modeling & operational launch
• BUTEC/ENGIE (Morocco, 2023-2024) — Interim CFO for 1,500-person PMI mandate; operational restructuring
• Intelcia (2013) — Vendor Due Diligence & M&A strategy (€200-300M)
• GE Capital / 3i (2001) — Buy-side DD for DSL Operator (€50-100M)
• World Bank Consultant — Digital infrastructure and regulatory policy

Selected Co-Advisory Mandates

• Roland Berger — Broadband Strategy Morocco, INWI Launch, OMTIC (2004-2011)
• BCG — Mazagan Digital Master Plan (2014)
• Bain & Company — INWI License Review, Port Tanger Med (2004-2005)
• Strategy& — TowerCo Carve-out Tunisie Telecom (2018)
• Deloitte — Intelcia VDD, M&A Buy-and-Build (2013)
• Mazars — INWI Organization Audit (2008)
• Tactis — Grand Paris Numérique, Digital Infrastructure (2015-2025)

Philosophy & Approach

Eric believes that TMT Value Creation is an economic science. His approach combines rigorous financial analysis (Wiley, McKinsey, LRIC/LRAIC methodologies), deep sector understanding, regulatory expertise, and hands-on operational delivery. Every engagement is built to answer one strategic question: "Where is the hidden alpha, and how do we unlock it?" He bridges the gap between strategy consulting and investment banking through embedded operational execution.