About me
Roland Perriot
Your guide to international business
With extensive experience gained over a career dedicated to international business and SMB management, I founded Envie d’Export to help small and medium-sized companies expand into export markets.
Before starting Envie d’Export, my professional journey led me to hold various strategic management positions in the SMB sector, always with a strong international focus.
Drawing on this dual expertise, I offer personalised and flexible support tailored to the internal resources you are willing to invest.
My expertise
International Market Experience
16 years of export experience at various levels of responsibility, including 8 years as International Director of a family-owned group with a worldwide presence.
Management of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
19 years as the head of the French subsidiary of a German group have given me a deep understanding of the needs and constraints of small and medium-sized businesses.
Germany and the German Market Specialist
15 years of expatriation in Germany, working daily with local companies, have allowed me to develop a dual culture and in-depth expertise in the German market.
Some Achievements
- Entry into the Indian construction market for a German manufacturer of building materials
- Development of a French market expansion plan for a US producer of anti-corrosion protection systems
- Establishment, development, and management of the French subsidiary of a German construction materials manufacturer
- Creation of a distributor network in various European countries (Benelux, Spain, Switzerland, UK) for a French packaging materials manufacturer
- Opening of a commercial subsidiary in Russia for a German manufacturer
- Development of a strategic expansion plan for a French manufacturer of flexible labelling supports
- Search for exclusive partners/importers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia for a German manufacturer
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A Close Working Relationship
As an international business development consultant based in Lyon, in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region—France’s leading industrial region—I am particularly committed to fostering a close working relationship with my clients.
Whether for in-person meetings or regular follow-ups, this proximity facilitates communication, strengthens trust, and ensures effective and long-lasting collaboration.