Leadership & Expertise
Meet the team behind EXXING's track record
EXXING combines deep TMT expertise with operational discipline. Our team brings 25+ years of experience across strategy, finance, operations, and regulation across EMEA and Africa.
Founder & Principal
Eric Pradel-Lepage
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
- Morocco: +212 6 47 00 00 07
- France: +33 7 67 29 14 61
- 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.
Senior Advisors
Our senior advisor network comprises confidential C-level executives with extensive TMT and operational expertise. Names and identities remain confidential per client engagement agreements, but their expertise spans finance, operations, regulatory affairs, and market intelligence.
Strategic Finance Lead
20+ years in investment banking and corporate finance. Deep expertise in DCF valuation, M&A advisory, and financial restructuring across TMT.
Operations & PMI Lead
15+ years delivering 100-day plans, carve-outs, and operational transformations. Expert in organizational design and interim management.
Regulatory & Policy Expert
18+ years in spectrum policy, regulatory strategy, and public affairs. Deep relationships with African, Middle Eastern, and European regulators.
Market Analysis & Insights
12+ years in competitive intelligence, market sizing, and industry benchmarking. Expert in TMT market dynamics and B2B segmentation.
Our Global Network
Maghreb
Deep connections with operators, regulators, and investors in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
West Africa
Active engagements in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon with major telecom players.
East Africa
Growing presence in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda across telecommunications and fintech.
Middle East
Established relationships in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE for digital transformation initiatives.
Europe
Strong base in France, UK, and Germany with access to European investors, operators, and policy makers.
Partner Ecosystem
Collaboration with law firms, accounting houses, technology partners, and academic institutions.
Work with our team of experts
Our team brings 30+ years of TMT expertise across 17 countries. Let's explore how we can support your objectives.
Paris · Casablanca · EMEA & Africa