NAOS International is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Fresse as Director for Lyon and Aix-en-Provence. This move aligns with the firm’s strategic goal of strengthening its proximity to local clients, candidates, and partners.
Bringing expertise to support regional growth
Philippe Fresse, who holds degrees in Economics and Political Science, has over 25 years of experience in HR consulting and recruitment. He has built his career within leading international firms and boutique agencies, holding managerial and P&L leadership roles. Based in the Aix-en-Provence region for the past six years, after working in Paris and Lyon, he has been assisting business leaders in building high-performing teams and assessing potential.
As part of the firm’s expansion, which already includes offices in Singapore, Dubai, and Paris, Philippe Fresse will be responsible for launching and managing the new offices in Lyon and Aix-en-Provence. His role will focus on strengthening NAOS International’s presence among mid-sized businesses (ETIs) and SMEs in the region.
“Our ambition is to solidify our presence within regional ecosystems to deliver tailored support to our clients and candidates. Philippe’s arrival is a major asset for this new phase of our development,” stated Philippe Joly, CEO of NAOS International. “His solid background in HR consulting, combined with his in-depth knowledge of the local economic fabric, will enable us to expand our expertise in markets where the demand for specialized solutions is growing.”
A new territorial dynamic
NAOS International is already well-established on the international stage, with offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The opening of offices in Lyon and Aix-en-Provence, along with Philippe Fresse’s appointment, reflects the firm’s commitment to strengthening its regional presence to address the specific challenges faced by regional companies, both in France and internationally.
“I am delighted to join such an ambitious project as NAOS International. Regional development is at the heart of today’s client and talent expectations,” noted Philippe Fresse.
With this new expansion, NAOS International reaffirms its commitment to providing personalized and locally adapted services, leveraging its proven recruitment and assessment methods tailored to the specific needs of each local market.