Management

Jean-Marie Slove

Chief Executive Officer

Jean-Marie Slove founded Alena Systems back in 2002, bringing an extensive experience in international business development, market opportunity analysis, product marketing strategy and international program management. His knowledge ranges across a wide variety technologies in both telecommunications and information systems. Prior to founding Alena Systems, Jean-Marie successfully developed UUNET/WorldCom IP and Data business globally through various marketing initiatives. His other professional experience includes 11 years with Sligos in France, a large global system integrator now merged with Atos-Origin. Jean-Marie is a graduate of ESME in France, a well-recognized engineering school focused on electronics and computer science (equivalent to Master degree in the US). He was awarded a Quality Assurance Certification by Crosby Total Quality Management College.

Emmanuel Danten

Vice-President, Business Operations

Emmanuel Danten has 25 years experience in International Business Development, Sales and Operations in the Computer and IT Services industry. Prior to Alena Systems, Emmanuel has held Sales management, Branch management and General management positions for leading European and U.S. technology companies including Nortel Networks, GE Capital ITS, Tracing Server Development, and Bridgeworks Group. Emmanuel holds an Associate in Computer Science from University of Auvergne in France and a Master of Science in International Business Development & Project Management from ESC Clermont, Business School accredited AACSB.

Nathalie Souchal

Vice-President, Business Systems Solutions

Nathalie Souchal brings 20 years of experience as seasoned Manager in charge of Information Technology and Business Systems. She is an expert in Implementation of New Technologies as well as New Applications, Business Process Reengineering and Change Management. Prior to Alena Systems LLC, Nathalie was working at Osteotech Inc. where she was managing the overall company’s Business System software applications and team for North America and Europe.
In the past, she led successfully many strategic IT and Business Systems projects including ERP, SaaS EDMS and Web applications. Nathalie holds a Bachelor of Science in IT & Information Management from CNAM, a Scientific, Cultural and Professional Institution among France's top higher education establishments.

Goré Mbaitoloum

Vice-President, Europe Middle-East and Africa (EMEA)

Goré Mbaitoloum joined Alena Systems in 2008 as a consultant on new technology and African affairs. His background in diplomacy, human resources management, and technology has well equipped him to effectively bridge multicultural business ventures. He brings over thirteen years of entrepreneurial experience and marketing expertise from a wide spectrum of US corporations and international non-governmental organizations such as IBM, CSC Logic, and ENDA. His multi-disciplinary skills include several languages, strategic analysis of emerging technologies, and development of new markets.
Goré is currently finishing a major in leadership from Bellevue University. He previously graduated with a major in Diplomacy from the prestigious National School of Administration in Dakar, Senegal. He also has a certification in Internet Recruiting and Audio Engineering.