Jean-Jacques Jouanna

Managing Director

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Jean-Jacques has an extraordinary gift for turning challenges into opportunities. His passion, creativity and unwavering commitment to excellence inspire everyone around him to reach higher and achieve"-Partner

Focus Areas E-mobility, Data Centres, Sustainability solutions

Skills Fundraising, Strategy, Go-to-Market

Jean-Jacques is a driving force behind NovAzure. As Co-founder and Managing Partner, he brings an illustrious 24-year career to the forefront, marked by 15 years of dynamic experience in the Energy market. His journey has seen him navigate global roles in Consulting at Accenture for 12 years and Industry positions at Shell for 11 years.

Prior to his tenure at NovAzure, Jean-Jacques helmed Shell’s digital revolution as the Global CIO for Customer Service, Digital ecommerce & Sales – B2B, orchestrating groundbreaking transformations with a user base of 5000 and an annual budget of £50 million. Spearheading initiatives such as Shell’s digitalisation of e-commerce, Customer Service Centres, and Sales operations, his impact reverberates throughout the industry. Noteworthy is his pivotal role as Shell’s IT Lead for the £70 billion BG Group Integration, showcasing his adeptness in navigating complex corporate landscapes.

Beyond his corporate ventures, Jean-Jacques is a passionate advocate for innovation and sustainability, serving as a business angel in the CleanTech industry and as a Non-Executive Director for several companies. His unwavering commitment to driving positive change underscores his role as a visionary leader at the forefront of the industry’s transformation.

“I feel a sense of responsibility towards future generations. With the looming threat of irreversible climate change, it felt right to channel all my energy into tackling it before it’s too late”