Who we are

Empowering European Innovation

The European Champions Alliance (ECA) is a non-profit initiative on a mission to solidify Europe’s position in the global technological landscape. We advocate for European technological leadership, fostering a robust regional network that prioritizes innovation and European values.

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About us

The European Champions Alliance (ECA) stands as a beacon of support and advocacy for European technological advancements and values. As a not-for-profit initiative, ECA is spearheaded by visionary entrepreneurs driven by an unwavering commitment to bolster European Tech. Our mission: to empower European companies and enable them to tap into their full potential, thereby establishing Europe as a leader in the global tech sphere.

Mission

The ECA bridges the gap between various stakeholders within the European tech ecosystem. This includes startups, SMEs, corporations, investors, associations, and other supporters. By fostering smart collaboration, they accelerate the growth of Europe’s tech champions.

Vision

We envision a future where European start-ups and scale-ups dominate critical technological advancements. We aim to keep these companies under European ownership, ensuring they empower and safeguard our citizens and industries while respecting our democratic values.

More collaboration within the European Tech Ecosystem will drive collective innovation and increase value.

Comprehensive Strategic and Operational Support

The European Champions Alliance offers a comprehensive suite of hands-on strategic and operational support. This support is facilitated through an extensive pan-European network of specialized service providers.

meet the team

Executive Board

Andrea Bauer-Vaugan

Andrea Bauer-Vaugan

Founder Wyngs.co, Founder & General Manager ECA

Dominique Tessier

Dominique Tessier

Serial CEO & digital transformation expert, Cyber Security Lead ECA

Jean-François Vermont

Jean-François Vermont

DGA Groupe PFLS, Treasurer ECA

Catharina Dember

Catharina Dember

Business support for Nordic customers in France & Nordic Chapter Head ECA

Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré

Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré

Executive Director at WAPPP, Independent Board Member

Supervisory Board

Michel Sérié

Michel Sérié

PRESIDENT
Innovation Management & Transformation Expert | Strategic & Creative Workshops | Peer Network Expert

Emmanuelle Morice

Emmanuelle Morice

Global Executive in TECH | Board Advisor – NED | Corporates & Ventures | Mentor & Coach

Phillip Maasberg

Phillip Maasberg

IONOS Startup Program Lead | Business Development | Intrapreneur | Innovator

Ingrid Sollner

Ingrid Sollner

Lead BU – COO – CMO | Impact Enthusiast Leading Strategic Initiatives & Multinational Teams

Georgios Kotsougianis

Georgios Kotsougianis

CxO | Advisor | Entrepreneur | Consultant | Mentor | Angel Investor

Expert committee

Didier Carré
President of the G9+ Institute
Prof. Dr. David Capitant
Professor of Public Law at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Sorbonne Law School) Former President of the Franco-German University
Dr. Philipp Kreibohm
Founder Home24, Investor and Partner at SB21.
Ingo Franz
Founder and Managing Partner at Vectorpilot
Anne-Sophie Reinckens
Entrepreneur & early-stage operator | CRM & MarTech specialist US | specialist ECA
Tom van der Lubbe
Co-Founder Viisi Mortgages
Dr. Lucie Poisson
Expert Global Marketing at IONOS
Philippe Herbert
Managing Partner at Target Capital Investment