Alexis Vacher is a senior innovation leader who brings together deep engineering expertise, international business experience and a passion for entrepreneurship. Currently COO at Neology, he is also active in the startup ecosystem as a Deal Manager for Ad_Astra Business Angel and a mentor to early-stage companies, supporting investment, funding readiness and growth. An engineer by training with an MSc in Electronic Systems, Radar and Signal Processing, Alexis complemented his technical background with an EMBA from IMD. Over his career at BOBST, AVL and PSA Peugeot Citroën, he has led international teams and complex technology projects across Europe and Asia, with a strong focus on product development, innovation and customer value. His expertise spans product management, business development, go-to-market strategy and technology commercialisation. A proactive intrapreneur, he is particularly passionate about connecting technology, people and business opportunities to bring innovative ideas to market.