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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 27 MIN

Michel Akoum/Novoferm France

from Making an Entrance · host Steve Dickinson

Steve Dickinson's guest in today's episode is Michel Akoum, President and CEO of Novoferm France. Michel was born in Lebanon, rose from the ranks of R&D engineers in Paris, before quickly moving into export sales and general management. For the last two decades he held senior positions in the field of entrance solutions with two of the industry's leading companies.Topics covered in the show include:The company Novoferm France and its place within the Novoferm Group, and their parent company, Sanwa HoldingsAdvice he would offer to current graduates of his alma mater, the Ecole des Travaux Publics, ParisOne thing he would do differently during his career at NovofermMichel's leadership styleCurrent social, regulatory and technical trends in the French marketKey lessons learned during a long careerPlease remember to subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you found this podcast.

Steve Dickinson's guest in today's episode is Michel Akoum, President and CEO of Novoferm France. Michel was born in Lebanon, rose from the ranks of R&D engineers in Paris, before quickly moving into export sales and general management. For the last two decades he held senior positions in the field of entrance solutions with two of the industry's leading companies.Topics covered in the show include:The company Novoferm France and its place within the Novoferm Group, and their parent company, Sanwa HoldingsAdvice he would offer to current graduates of his alma mater, the Ecole des Travaux Publics, ParisOne thing he would do differently during his career at NovofermMichel's leadership styleCurrent social, regulatory and technical trends in the French marketKey lessons learned during a long careerPlease remember to subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you found this podcast.

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