What I do

International Workforce Consulting

Unsure about managing talent across borders? Concerned about compliance risks in global employment? Whether you are managing a small team or a large global workforce, I help you navigate the risks of international employment and ensure the best experience for your talent. I offer tailored solutions to confidently and compliantly manage and pay independent contractors, find the right Employer of Record, and set up legal entities in key countries.

Go-to-market Consulting

Ready to expand into new international markets? Whether you're expanding internationally to serve a key client, hunt new revenue, or impress investors, I help you develop a robust go-to-market strategy. From market research to commercial and pricing strategy. I ensure your value proposition scales across different markets and coach your sales team on cross-cultural communication to successfully close international deals.

Fractional Operations Leadership

Navigating the complexities of a new market demands strategic precision. I help businesses transform operational challenges into sustainable growth by developing tailored processes, designing efficient workflows, and advising your Product teams on what is needed to keep your clients happy. I coach teams to measure what matters, understand local context, and deliver exceptional service to your clients.

International Partnerships

Scaling internationally? Your network is your greatest asset! I help businesses identify, negotiate, and manage optimal cross-border collaboration - whether you need local market experts to channel your solutions, service delivery partners, or consortium arrangements for funding opportunities. My approach combines deep cultural contextualizing with strategic negotiation to create win-win partnerships that drive your international growth.

Francois Bazire

Growing up across France, Australia, and Canada gave me a taste for being a Frenchman abroad. After living in Dubai for several years and calling Mexico, Spain, and Brazil home, I settled in the Netherlands in 2019.
These experiences fueled my drive to connect people and ideas across cultures, and build the trust needed to make things happen internationally.
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Throughout my career, I've scaled global teams through high-growth periods, capital raises, and mergers. From defense industry business development initiatives in the Middle East to building a network of 200+ partners across 185 countries, I've driven international operations at scale.
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Name a country, and I've likely negotiated there, resolved a dispute, or celebrated a partner's success.

I developed expertise in international workforce management by launching operations for a US contingent workforce leader and heading operational partnerships for a global Employer of Record.
This experience gave me insight into both compliance risks and the strategic advantages of efficiently accessing global talent.
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Beyond operations, I've built business plans for science-based projects including medical devices, machine-learning applications, and aerospace sustainability initiatives. As a juror for the EU Horizon fund, I maintain a keen interest in geopolitics and the sovereignty of European industry.

Curiosity did not kill the cat! Let's connect on how I can help your company go international with confidence.

From strategy to success - go international with confidence

What I do

Francois Bazire

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