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Nicolas Nancel

🚀International Business Development, Events, Entertainment & Hospitality. Let’s collaborate ! đŸ€
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About

Passionate and dedicated to serving with a purpose, I aim to inspire those around me to grow & succeed. With a decade of experience working & consulting in business development, events, entertainment and hospitality, I operate within French & international markets for companies looking to expand their influence & reach their targeted goals. With a strong and diverse multicultural background, I’m ready to take on the world’s challenges and create positive change one project at a time
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Previous Brands
ATO Designs
Hopscotch Groupe
Nancel Business Development International
On Location
L’Orangerie EphĂ©mĂšre
IVF Couriers
EXIRYS
Nancel Interactions
splitsecnd
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
Adventures In Wonderland
Gérard Drouot Productions
Festival de Ramatuelle
Real Life Music Productions, LLC
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
Capitol Christian Music Group
Word Entertainment Inc
Work Experience
Administrative Producer
Jul ‘25 - Oct ‘25
ATO Designs

Administrative Producer for the PFW25 ETAM Live Show « J’ETAM » at Palais Brongniart - artist hospitality & VIP after show management.

International Project Manager
Apr ‘25 - Jul ‘25
Hopscotch Groupe

Concierge services and hospitality management dedicated to the US market for the inauguration and launch of the new “En Equilibre” high jewelry collection by Cartier.

Executive Producer
Jan ‘25 - Apr ‘25
ATO Designs

Executive Producer for the Yves Saint Laurent Beauté « Love Club » VIP party - content mapping, talent & AV artistic direction.

Principal CEO
Sep ‘24 - Now
Nancel Business Development International

Empowering businesses to reach new heights through comprehensive business development services. NBD International operates across industries to refine their strategies, expand their market presence, and accelerate revenue growth.

Production Director
Jan ‘24 - Apr ‘24
ATO Designs

Head of Production for the Saint Laurent VIP Oscars party in Hollywood.

Tours & Excursions Manager
Jun ‘22 - Jan ‘24
On Location

Managed Tours & Excursions as part of the official hospitality experience for the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Operations & Sales Project Manager
Feb ‘22 - Jun ‘22
L’Orangerie EphĂ©mĂšre

-Responsible for logistics and technical sales operations (e.i: Jardins Jardin for Chanel) -Oversaw the design and construction of event infrastructures for public and private clients. -Managed scheduling for la Manufacture de Sùvres’ Orangerie event space.

Medical Courier
Jul ‘20 - May ‘21
IVF Couriers

Medical courier helping deliver and transport reproductive cells for medical institutions, clinics and patients during COVID.

Public Relations Assistant
Feb ‘19 - Oct ‘19
EXIRYS

PR Assistant specialized in the French energy sector (CAC40): -Managed communications & events for ° Enedis Showroom in La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle ° Dalkia Showroom in La Défense

International Consultant
Apr ‘18 - Sep ‘24
Nancel Interactions

Professional consulting services specializing in events, marketing, content creation, communications and business development.

Business Development Manager
Oct ‘17 - Apr ‘18
splitsecnd

-Organised and ran splitsecnd visibility operations at the 2017 EquipAuto show in Paris, France -Responsible for facilitating international relationships with key splitsecnd partners & stakeholders in France -Negotiated with prospect clients on international trade deals for Splitsecnd’s EMEA expansion

BMI Catalog Cast Intern
Jan ‘17 - Jun ‘17
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

-Negotiated with independent labels and their representatives on potential cuts for BigMachine’s label projects. -Animated discussions with top industry guest speakers

Camp Mars - Festival Assistant
Aug ‘16 - Aug ‘16
Adventures In Wonderland

-Assisted in managing and organizing the second edition of “Camp Mars - with Jared Leto & 30 Seconds to Mars” -Responsible for security & activities (transportation, accommodations, F&B, venue logistics, etc...)

Production Assistant
Jul ‘16 - Jul ‘16
Gérard Drouot Productions

-Involved in the organization of David Gilmour’s (Pink Floyd) concert in Chantilly, France with 26000 people in attendance -Security, Logistics & Planning, Artist Relations & Production -Essential linguistic asset to both GDP and David Gilmour production teams

Management Team Assistant
Jul ‘15 - Aug ‘15
Festival de Ramatuelle

-Part of the 2015 Festival de Ramatuelle management team -Responsible for the sponsor and special guest VIP tent -Managed sponsors and special guest relations with the restaurant Les Jumeaux

CEO - Founder
Feb ‘15 - Sep ‘16
Real Life Music Productions, LLC

Entertainment industry event planning, marketing and promotions company operating in Nashville, TN: -Organized "Cabin in the Woods" - Halloween themed event with over 1200 people in attendance. -Organized Music & Arts Festival "Randfest" with food, live music and visual arts in Franklin area. -Organized "Warner Music Showcase" featuring upcoming college of music artists, partnered with Belmont University & Warner Music Group.

Special Events & Marketing Intern
Oct ‘14 - May ‘15
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee

-Contributed to the planning & organization of MHAMT fundraisers: * “Jammin’ To Beat the Blues” (Vince Gill at the Ryman concert) * “Brunchin’ To Beat the Blues” (Women’s Mental Health conference with Naomi Judd & Courtney Lewis)

International & B2B Intern
Aug ‘14 - Dec ‘14
Capitol Christian Music Group

-Updated weekly record sales charts for B2B -Communicated video content to UMG staff & partners -Assisted during international conferences & business meetings

Sales & Distribution Intern
May ‘14 - Aug ‘14
Word Entertainment Inc

-Volunteered during Word Entertainment related events (KLOVE Fan Awards 2014) -Updated Word Distribution's online product content catalog -Assisted in Word Entertainment marketing, promotion and radio meetings

Languages
English - Native
French - Native
German - Basic
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Recommendations
Louis de Castro
Direct manager - CEO, ATO Designs
Jul 2025 - Oct 2025

Nicolas has been an essential pillar in the administrative coordination at ATO DESIGNS, particularly across the productions delivered for ETAM and Saint Laurent. His ability to navigate complex operational workflows, manage timelines, and ensure smooth communication between creative, technical, and client teams has been invaluable. With remarkable attention to detail, he consistently anticipates needs before they arise and safeguards the administrative backbone of each project—allowing the artistic direction and production processes to unfold seamlessly. His reliability, clarity, and structured approach have directly contributed to the success and fluidity of these high-intensity productions.

Education & Training
Belmont University
‘12 - ‘17
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Lycée Saint-Vincent de Senlis
‘08 - ‘12
Baccalaureat
Paris, France