After starting a degree in literature, Xavier Tandonnet studied Private Business Law and Political Science (Toulouse, South of France) before following a HR postgraduate program. After a five-year period in the French Marine Corps as Platoon leader then legal officer, Xavier joined an Anglo-Saxon recruitment firm in 2004. For four years he carried out his duties dedicated to HR function.
In 2004, he co-founded aperlead, he led the HR department and managed departments of General Management & Finance, Industry & Purchasing, and Sales & Marketing. Meanwhile, his partner developed the Tax & Legal activities. In 2009, after his partner’s departure, Xavier managed the whole team and took part in the HR department. Since 2017, he also implements a new service of interim management under the brand Aperlead Transition.
From 2012 to 2016, Xavier was a lecturer at Sciences Po Paris (the Paris Institute of Political Studies). He is also a member of groups (NCU, CUI, SAR), professional associations (ANDRH) and a Think-Tank. In 2016, he joined the Ethical Committee of Syntec Recruitment Consultancy.
He enjoys reading, gardening, hunting, sailing, running, playing tennis and rugby.