With a doctorate in geography and an Exec. MBA from EM Lyon, Florent has spent most of his career working in economic development by supporting French companies as they develop in international markets (economic mission of the French Embassies in Berlin and Munich, Germany, and in Sydney, Australia), by advising innovative companies on their R&D funding as part of a specialist consulting firm and, for almost five years at ONLYLYON Invest, by supporting companies in the life sciences and healthcare sector set up and develop their business in the Lyon region.

Over the last twelve years, he has used this wide sectoral vision to gain advanced expertise in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and digital healthcare, both in France and abroad.