Hi, I'm Samuel Jeanblanc - Head of Partners & Alliances - Asia Pacific at Google
I thrive on building bridges between technology and market needs, architecting strategic partnerships that unlock growth. My passion lies in fostering innovation and driving impactful collaborations across diverse, dynamic regions, especially in Asia. I excel where complex challenges meet strategic vision.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led foundational sales and brand strategy at Pernod Ricard across international markets.
Architects and executes high-impact partnerships for Google Maps in Asia Pacific.
Can help others by providing insights on navigating complex Asian markets and building partner ecosystems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Sales & Brand Management
Began career in the competitive beverage industry with Pernod Ricard, gaining foundational experience in sales and brand strategy across different international markets like China and the US.
✦ Sales
✦ Brand Management
✦ Consumer Goods
✦ International
Scaling Digital Growth at Google
Transitioned to Google, taking on regional management roles for Japan, China, and Korea, focusing on driving digital adoption and revenue growth through strategic initiatives.
✦ Google Ads
✦ Digital Marketing
✦ Regional Management
✦ Business Development
Strategic Alliances for Google Maps
Currently leading Partners & Alliances for Google Maps in Asia Pacific, focusing on building and nurturing strategic relationships to expand platform reach and impact.
✦ Partnerships
✦ Alliances
✦ Google Maps
✦ Asia Pacific
Venture Investing & Ecosystem Building
Active Angel Investor with XA Network, contributing to the startup ecosystem and exploring new ventures and innovative business models.
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Ecosystem
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Partnership Architect
I architect and execute high-impact partnerships for Google Maps.
✦ Spearhead alliances across the dynamic Asia Pacific region.
✦ Drive growth by connecting technology solutions with market needs.
✦ Leverage deep understanding of regional business ecosystems.
Brand Growth Strategist
I transform brands by understanding consumer insights and market dynamics.
✦ Developed and managed prominent brands like 'The Glenlivet'.
✦ Executed sales strategies in competitive beverage markets.
✦ Translated market research into actionable growth plans.
Cross-Cultural Business Developer
I thrive in diverse international environments, fostering growth and innovation.
✦ Managed regional operations across Japan, China, and Korea for Google.
✦ Successfully navigated sales and marketing in Shanghai and New York.
✦ Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new markets.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring innovative partnership models within the geospatial technology sector.
✦ Connecting with entrepreneurs and leaders to foster collaborative growth.
✦ Identifying and contributing to the next wave of digital transformation.
I can help with
✦ Architecting strategic partnerships to drive user acquisition and market penetration.
✦ Providing insights on navigating complex Asian markets for tech companies.
✦ Sharing best practices in building and managing high-performing partner ecosystems.
I would love your help on
✦ Connections to emerging AI and ML startups with strong B2B applications.
✦ Insights into novel business models for location-based services.
✦ Discussions on the future of smart cities and sustainable urban development.