Matthieu Watremez

In January 2026, Matthieu joined Synapse Executive Search as Associate Partner to develop digital, IT and data professions across the firm in their areas of expertise such as luxury, financial services and industry.

A graduate of ESDES Lyon, Matthieu began his career in recruitment in 2005, quickly specializing in executive and management positions.
In 2009, he broadened his expertise with operational experience in Estonia, where he led SEO and content strategy for the French market of a Swedish startup, developing a practical understanding of digital professions and online acquisition.

Returning to France in 2011, he specialized in digital, data, and cybersecurity roles.
In 2014, he joined Haussmann Executive Search to create the Digital and New Technologies practice, then moved to Kienbaum France as Practice Director, working on international assignments for large corporations. There, he recruited Chief Digital Officers, Chief Data Officers, CIOs, CISOs, and other C-level executives for all types of organizations (CAC40 companies, SMEs, and startups).

In 2019, he co-founded his own firm, EFT Executive Search. In parallel, he launched Trusteez, a tech platform for recruitment agencies which he closed after 4 years in 2025.