Herve Blaison

Herve Blaison currently serves as a Research and Innovation Financial Analyst at Decathlon France, where he plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the company's external financing strategies related to R&D and innovation initiatives. In this capacity, Herve leverages his extensive expertise in financial analysis, accounting, and process management to ensure that Decathlon maximizes its access to valuable funding sources such as R&D Tax Credits, IP Box regimes, and various grants. His role as Tool Manager involves overseeing the efficiency and accuracy of processes used to quantify and secure these external resources, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while streamlining internal workflows.

Herve’s deep understanding of external financing mechanisms allows him to identify opportunities for financial optimization, contributing significantly to the company's innovation pipeline. His skills in process ownership and his proactive approach to financial analysis enable him to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively, ensuring that the company's R&D projects are adequately funded and financially sustainable. Herve’s background as a Business Analyst and Accountant provides him with a solid foundation in financial reporting and analysis, which he now applies to complex external funding landscapes. His expertise in CIR (Crédit d'Impôt Recherche), IP Box, and other innovation-related tax incentives positions him as a key driver in Decathlon’s strategic growth through innovative product development and technological advancement.

With a keen eye for detail and a collaborative mindset, Herve Blaison continues to enhance Decathlon’s capacity for innovation by ensuring the efficient utilization of external financial resources, ultimately supporting the company's mission to deliver innovative sports products to customers worldwide.