France Consulting

YCP is your premier partner for tailored consulting services in France. We blend global expertise with local insights to drive your business forward.

France Consulting

YCP Solidiance High Impact Consulting Firm in France

YCP Consulting in France

YCP is primed to unlock the full potential of businesses in France. Leveraging deep local insights and global expertise, our consulting firm crafts strategies that drive growth and innovation.

In the ever-evolving French market, YCP stands as a beacon for clients facing complex challenges. Our tailored solutions navigate market dynamics, ensuring sustainable success.

As a trusted consulting partner in France, YCP is dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships. Our commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge makes us the ideal choice.

YCP in Numbers

YCP Holdings
Projects across Asia
Offices
Portfolio Businesses
Professionals

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your Marketing & Sales in France with YCP's deep local insights and expertise.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Elevate your operations in France with YCP's expert consulting services.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your supply chain in France with YCP's expert management solutions.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Harness YCP's M&A, Transactions, and PMI expertise in France to drive business growth.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

YCP specializes in crafting tailored strategy solutions for businesses in France.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Empowering French businesses through cutting-edge digital transformation.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Specialize in optimizing Public Services in France, enhancing operational efficiency.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Leverage deep expertise in sustainability to transform businesses in France.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

YCP offers in-depth Market Research to propel your business forward in France.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • B2B Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Our Industries

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive & Mobility

Energy & Natural Resources

Construction & Infrastructure

Consumer & Retail

Financial Services

Healthcare

Industrials

Private Equity & Principal Investors

Public Sector

Transportation & Logistics

Technology Media & Telecommunications

Key Adaptation Strategies in France

Navigating Regulatory Complexity in France

  • France's market is noted for strict regulations, with compliance costs amounting to 7% of annual revenue for some businesses. Navigating this structure is challenging for newcomers.
  • To effectively respond, businesses should leverage professional consulting firms and industry experts within France who are familiar with local law, potentially reducing compliance costs by up to 25%.

Cultural and Language Barriers for International Firms

  • France’s distinctive culture and language represent a pressing challenge. Nearly 60% of French consumers prefer brands that advertise in French posing a language entry barrier.
  • Collaborating with local marketing agencies and hiring bilingual staff can pave the way. Effective localization strategies can increase consumer trust and engagement by around 30%.

Extensive Market with a Growing Digital Economy

  • France’s digital economy is booming, expected to reach €250 billion by 2025. This presents boundless opportunities for technology-based businesses.
  • Entering France’s digital market could be optimized through utilizing the country’s tech hubs like Station F in Paris, allowing businesses to tap into innovation and networking ateliers.

Strong Government Support for Emerging Businesses

  • The French government invests significantly in business support, with financial aid programs contributing over €2 billion annually to start-ups and SMEs.
  • Leveraging government programs such as La French Tech, which can provide up to €6 million in aid per enterprise, positions businesses for promising growth and sustainability in this market.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"I am extremely pleased with the work done by YCP Solidiance's team. From the very beginning, I knew that I had made the right decision in choosing YCP Solidiance to handle our Benchmarking engagement."

Italcementi Group

Managing Director

Italcementi Group

"YCP Solidiance has proven to be a very solid partner. We enjoyed the regular project interactions enabling us to better leverage the market situation. The advisory work done by YCP Solidiance was very useful to set our business direction and marketing investments. We also want to thank the YCP Solidiance team for their professional approach and client management. It was a project worth our time and investment."

PTT Public Company

Vice President, International Marketing Department

PTT Public Company

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

Global M&A Target Search for Automotive Client

Client

An automotive leader in Europe searching for global M&A opportunities

Area

Europe

Expertise Scope

Relationship Facilitation, Commercial Due Diligence, Third-Party Coordination

Project Summary

Our team established rapport between the client and target, where we acted as an agent on behalf of the client. We facilitated the development of relationships with viable targets, aiming to secure a Letter of Intent (LOI). Additionally, we supported the data exchange process, conducted commercial due diligence, and coordinated necessary third-party diligence activities, such as legal and tax reviews.

Residential Solar Market Study in Germany

Client

A global solar technology company

Area

Europe, Germany

Expertise Scope

Competitor Analysis, Primary Research, Market Growth Identification

Project Summary

Our team conducted a competitor analysis to identify major players in the residential solar market in Germany, and analyzed their business models and market share to understand their competitive advantages. We performed primary research to explore brand specification behavior among value chain customers, where we highlighted their key pain points and unmet needs. Additionally, we analyzed market growth potential and trends and identified growth opportunities for the client.

YCP in Media

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Environmental response and corporate issues in the chemical industry
Issues in safety management and technology utilization
The future of technology utilization in the social infrastructure field
The future of AI utilization in social infrastructure and technology utilization in the logistics industry

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO

M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Manish Chheda

Manish Chheda

Managing Partner

M.B.A., INSEAD

Jun Amano

Jun Amano

Partner

B.B.A with Honors in Entrepreneurship Management, Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York

Mehdi Jaouadi

Mehdi Jaouadi

Partner

Master in Management, EDHEC Business School

Talk to Our France Experts

Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.

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