Xavier Pansaers

Xavier Pansaers is a serial tech entrepreneur with 25 years of experience. Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he also leads as a board director and chairman for numerous tech ventures and serves as the CEO of Restomax.com.

In a notable chapter of his career, Xavier helmed Odoo at the Group Level as its Chief Operating Officer from 2010 to 2018. Entrusted with a myriad of responsibilities, he guided sales, business expansion, and service delivery, while also finetuning elements like market positioning, pricing structures, compensation models, distribution networks, and channel strategies. His leadership was a catalyst for Odoo's meteoric rise: transforming it from a fledgling startup with €1M in revenue to a powerhouse generating a recurring €40M. Under his watch, the team burgeoned from a close-knit group of 10 to a robust workforce of 500, spanning offices from San Francisco to Brussels, and reaching as far as Hong Kong and Dubai. Recognized for its exemplary growth and innovation, Odoo clinched several accolades, including the esteemed Deloitte Fast 50 Award.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Xavier's expertise is highly sought after; he serves as an independent Board Director & Chairman for diverse tech enterprises worldwide, guiding them through various phases of their growth journey