Architecting Decision Systems for Board-Level Competitive Advantage

Most boards are struggling to navigate AI, sustainability and ESG. I help you integrate them at a systems level and create measurable business value.

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Three core capabilities

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AI-Powered Decision Systems

I develop AI-enabled platforms and frameworks that make sustainability strategy measurable and actionable. Instead of generic sustainability commitments, boards get scenario modeling, constraint analysis, and decision-support tools that answer: "What's the financial impact of this approach?"

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Economic intelligence platforms, strategic scenario modeling, measurement dashboards connected to real business data.

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ESG Value Creation

I identify where ESG related topics can create actual business value, not just satisfy reporting requirements. This means connecting sustainability initiatives to risk reduction, market access, competitive positioning, and financial outcomes boards can measure.  

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Material risk assessment, financial impact modeling, board-ready frameworks that connect sustainability and ESG metrics to business strategy.

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Board-Level Advisory

I work with board of directors and C-suites as an ongoing strategic partner, providing pattern recognition across industries, early warning on emerging trends, and guidance on major decisions where AI and sustainability intersect. 

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Quarterly board sessions, leadership workshops, strategic briefings, advisory on M&A, market entry, and investor positioning. 

I bridge technical execution and business strategy. I started as an engineer contributing to Java standards in Silicon Valley, built the economic intelligence platforms I use in advisory work, and spent 20 years identifying what actually works across Fortune 500 companies and PE-backed firms. 

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Selected Executive Programs

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    Teaching Sustainable Value Creation at CEDEP

    At CEDEP in Fontainebleau, I work with senior executives on embedding sustainability into core business strategy.

    The focus: measurable enterprise value, not reporting.

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    AI & Sustainability Strategy Program

    In collaboration with IRIS Education and Singapore Management University Executive Education, I contribute to an executive program exploring how AI can accelerate sustainability transformation.

    The program brings together leaders from business, policy, and technology to develop practical approaches for applying AI to complex sustainability challenges and long-term value creation.

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THREE WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

I take a limited number of engagements annually to ensure depth and quality. Most client relationships begin with diagnostic work and expand into implementation or ongoing advisory. Here's how we might work together: 

ENGAGEMENT 1

ESG Integration Diagnostic For boards spending on ESG compliance without clear ROI and seeking value creation


THE WORK

Four-week intensive assessment of your current ESG initiatives, identification of where compliance can create business value, and development of integration frameworks customized to your business model. 

YOU RECEIVE

  • Current state diagnostic and gap analysis 

  • Financial impact model (cost reduction, revenue opportunity, risk mitigation) 

  • Board-ready integration framework 

  • 90-day implementation roadmap Leadership workshop (3 hours) 

TIMELINE: 4 weeks

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ENGAGEMENT 2

AI-Powered Sustainability Strategy For companies with sustainability commitments but unclear how to operationalize profitably 

THE WORK

Eight-week engagement to map your sustainability constraints, deploy customized economic intelligence platform, build strategic scenarios with financial modeling, and create ongoing measurement capability. 

YOU RECEIVE

  • AI platform instance (12-month license) 

  • Strategic scenario models (3-5 options with financials) 

  • Measurement dashboard connected to your data 

  • Board presentation and recommendations 

  • Team training (2 sessions) 

  • 90-day activation roadmap 

TIMELINE: 8 weeks + 12-month platform access 

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ENGAGEMENT 3

Board Advisory Retainer: For boards needing ongoing strategic partnership on sustainability and ESG integration  

THE WORK

Twelve-month strategic advisory relationship including quarterly board sessions, monthly CEO/CSO calls, leadership workshops, written strategic briefs, and ongoing access for major decisions. 

YOU RECEIVE

  • 4 quarterly board advisory sessions (2 hours each) 

  • 4 leadership team workshops (half-day) 

  • 12 monthly executive calls 

  • 4 strategic briefs on emerging patterns 

  • 2 annual strategy offsites (full-day) 

  • Platform access for scenario modeling 

  • Ongoing advisory support

TIMELINE: 12-month minimum, renews annually

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Not sure which engagement fits?

Most conversations begin with a 30-minute exploratory call where we discuss your specific challenges, timeline, and goals. I'll be direct about whether we're a good fit and which approach makes sense for your situation.

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Currently booking for 2027 engagements. 

Limited availability for Q2-Q3 2026 depending on scope and timing. 

  • "Arnaud trained our board members on sustainability, and his expertise, openness, and genuine commitment to the subject stood out immediately. It was a pleasure collaborating with him, and I look forward to partnering together again as we navigate these important topics. Highly recommended if you are interested in looking beyond the mere theoretical concept of sustainability! "

    — Head of Sustainability Committee, Eurofins

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Arnaud as he supported Bioceanor in developing a detailed and thoughtful impact strategy. Arnaud brings a rare ability to understand and analyze projects from a 360° perspective, with a strong and insightful focus on AI-related challenges. His deep knowledge of various impact frameworks was invaluable in helping us position ourselves and approach our strategy from a new perspective. Beyond the audit and strategic work, Arnaud truly listened to our needs. As a result, our impact plan has become more than just a reporting tool—it is now an integral part of our daily team management. I highly recommend Arnaud to any organization looking to structure or elevate its impact strategy with clarity, relevance, and a forward-thinking approach."

    — Samuel Dupont | CEO, BIOCEANOR, PhD

  • "It's a pleasure collaborating with Arnaud in our executive development programmes. He is reflective, empathic and purpose-driven and one of the few sustainability experts that I know who is able to marry AI, data analytics and a deep understanding of sustainability, sustainability reporting, leadership and human dynamics. I highly recommend him for ExCo and board briefings and coaching on those topics!"

    — François Bogacz | Leadership Development Strategist

  • "ESG can mean a lot of things: for some, it’s a powerful driver for business transformation; for others, it’s a set of necessary rules; and sometimes, just a green label. What I appreciate most about Arnaud Blandin is how he cuts through the noise and helps people truly grasp what’s at stake—the challenges, the complexities, and also the many opportunities that sustainability offers. Thanks to his insights, I’ve become much more aware of how technology and a thoughtful approach can support real progress. I first met Arnaud during a board training session on sustainability, and his expertise, openness, and genuine commitment to the subject stood out immediately. It was a pleasure collaborating with him, and I look forward to partnering together again as we navigate these important topics. Highly recommended if you are interested in looking beyond the mere theoretical concept of sustainability!"

    — Patrizia Luchetta | Creative Strategist | Non-executive Director | ESG Evangelist | Advisory Member G100 Arts Leadership & Films

  • "Arnaud is one of the smartest world-class professional I have ever worked with, knowing him for over 15 years. He shows both a broad and deep understanding of all aspects necessary to run a company, with significant experience in business development, customers relationship, fundraising, and technical due diligence, to name a few. He is particularly capable of turning around troubled business relationships and making champions out of skeptical influencers. On top of that he has demonstrated highest professional ethics in number of challenging situations. I look forward to working with him again in the future and highly recommend his services."

    — Jacques-Alexandre Gerber | Co-Founder & Managing Partner - AXIAL Partners

  • <autoplay speed=5></autoplay>"Arnaud helped position the company for success in the EU market and align its offerings with key telecom industry needs. His strategic insights enabled Rapid to build credibility with major accounts, strengthening its value proposition ahead of Nokia’s acquisition. By driving engagement with enterprise clients and reinforcing Rapid’s API leadership, Arnaud helped lay the foundation for this milestone deal, demonstrating the power of technology in fostering innovation, impact, and sustainable business growth."

    - Marc Friend | CEO

About

Arnaud Blandin architects frameworks that integrate sustainability into core business strategy.

With 20 years advising executives and investors from Fortune 500 companies and PE funds, he bridges technical execution and financial outcomes, helping boards turn compliance requirements into competitive advantage. He has developed frameworks for implementing sustainability strategy, and economic intelligence platforms that make it measurable and actionable. Leveraging his global experience and insights from Silicon Valley and Asia, he aligns technology, innovation and purpose to drive meaningful impact.

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