With a dedicated and diversified team of consultants, B.D.C. covers many subjects, such as digital acceleration, business development or international strategy.
About B.D.C.
B.D.C. is a consulting firm which advises many companies in the retail and e-commerce area, from startups to leading retailers.
Thanks to an entrepreneurial culture, B.D.C. works closely with its clients in a “startup state of mind”. We offer tailor-made solutions adapted to our clients’ needs with proximity and flexibility.
Our mission : providing a different consulting approach ! Human, realistic and pragmatic, we rely on the expertise of our consultants as well as the network developed since the creation of the company to ensure the success of our client’s projects and development.
Our story
B.D.C. (Business Development Consultants) was founded in 2009 by Jérôme Gayet (1970-2019), who had worked 15 years in the retail sector, in France and abroad. Jérôme Gayet is an entrepreneur, teacher, coach and even author, whose ambition was to help retailers taking the digital shift. He has indeed, during his career, felt how much digital would transform retail and the consumers’ habits, forcing companies to change if they want to stay in the game.
Jérôme is also convinced that retailers need to rely on innovative startups to accelerate their transformation process. Thanks to his high knowledge of the market and his numerous meetings with startups, Jérôme was able to advise at best its clients and eventually accompany startups as well, in their strategies and international development.
The success of this model, as well as the powerful ecosystem build, allowed B.D.C. to develop quickly. B.D.C. is now based in Lille, France, employs 10 people, has an office in London and soon in New-York and operates in thirty countries (China, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Brasil …)
Corporate social responsibility
B.D.C. wants to participate to projects which contribute to building a more respectful society. By distributing 1% of its revenues every year to charities, the team supports initiatives they believe in.
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Cultural sponsorship – art exhibition
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Donation to charities, like Hand’vol, which encourages the integration of disabled people in the free flight
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Support to higher education through donation
- Hive sponsorship
OUR VALUES
Proximity
We work closely with our clients to ensure the best understanding of their stakes.
Engagement
We are committed to bring concrete solutions that offer a quick ROI.
Trust
We build long-term and trustworthy relationships with our clients and partners.
Passion
We are passionate about our job as well as connected and digital retail.
Performance
Our mission is to boost the development and the profitability of our clients.
Agility
We answer to our client's requests quickly thanks to our size and agility.
THE TEAM
A young and dynamic team passionate about digital and connected retail
Jerôme Gayet
Founder1970-2019
Ecommerce
Omnichannel
International expansion
Marketing strategy
Business Development
Karl Hoquante
Managing Director
Marketplace development
International development
Expertise on the French, Chinese & German markets
Learning Expeditions
Matthieu Le Beller
Consultant
Market studies / Benchmarks
Business Development
IT & digital projects management
AI / Voice Commerce
SEO, Digital Analytics
Social Media
Martin Bruyelles
Consultant
Mass-market retail specialist
Ecommerce strategy
Marketplace development
Expertise on the French & UK markets
SEO, SEA, Google Analytics
Elodie Garicoitz
UK Consultant
Market studies
Marketing development
Mass distribution
Social networks
Alice Alamasset
ConsultantMISSION & VISION