Alain Marty: 40 years of networking...
A graduate of the IPAG Business School in Paris, he is considered the leading expert in Europe on the subject of networking. A serial entrepreneur and investor, he founded his first company—exporting luxury goods to China—at the age of 20. It was through this entrepreneurial venture that he discovered the power of networking… in Shanghai!
Since then, his work has evolved, leading to the creation of networks such as the Wine & Business Club (established in 1991), the Board Member Business Club, and the European ETI Summit.
Today, he hosts numerous events and maintains a professional network comprising 10,000 CEOs across Europe. He has interviewed more than 5,000 prominent figures.
After 40 years in the field, he remains firmly convinced that digital tools can never fully replace direct, face-to-face human interaction.
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Since 1994, Alain Marty has also authored seven books under the title "Réseaux d’influence – Le guide du networking en France" ("Networks of Influence – The Guide to Networking in France"), published by Éditions du Cherche-Midi.
The 8th edition, titled "De Cro-Magnon à LinkedIn : l’art du networking" ("From Cro-Magnon to LinkedIn: The Art of Networking")—co-written with Sylvain Langellier—is set to be published in March 2027 by Éditions Hemingway.
Sylvain Langellier is an entrepreneur specializing in communication and media. A graduate of the University of Paris VIII and the CLCF (Conservatoire Libre du Cinéma Français), with further training from the INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel), he is deeply interested in all matters concerning the corporate world and its associated challenges.
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With a keen interest in new technologies, economics, and geopolitics—and backed by 30 years of experience—he advises companies on the implementation of their strategic communication.
Recognized as a key figure in the realm of professional networking, Sylvain Langellier frequently serves as a facilitator and speaker, sharing his expertise on economic issues and the development of influential networks. He notably works with many managers to help them optimize their interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
In 2022, he joined the Strategy Club group (founded by Alain Marty and chaired by Xavier Delavaud) to lead its networking training and coaching activities.
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