Alexis Cheynel is an IP and business strategy professional within the intellectual property and licensing department at Orange Group. He plays a key role in connecting market insights with IP assets, focusing on identifying portfolio strengths and uncovering strategic growth opportunities. His work is instrumental in evaluating the competitive landscape to optimise the value of intellectual property. With over 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Alexis has built a career defined by broad technical expertise and international collaboration. He spent several years at Orange Japan, where he led market intelligence initiatives and developed partnerships within the Japanese tech ecosystem. His expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including emerging technologies and innovation. Today, he leverages this dual background to provide actionable intelligence that supports decisions in strategic management and licensing of global patent portfolios.