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Meet the Smily Team: Dedicated to Your Vacation Rental Success

Get to know the passionate professionals behind Smily, bringing decades of experience in vacation rental management and software development to empower your business.

Smily's Senior Management Team

Marie Caille
Marie Caille
Head of Customer Success and Onboarding

Marie blends hospitality and tech expertise with hands-on experience in hotel management and software development. By combining strategic insights with a passion for service, Marie and her team play a pivotal role in empowering Smily’s clients.

Sebastien Grosjean
Sebastien Grosjean
CEO & Founder

Sebastien boasts 20 years of experience in international software and another 20 in the short-term rental sector. He is also a member of the Booking.com Connectivity Advisory Board since its inception, leveraging extensive industry connections.

Maud Blanchard de La Brosse
Maud Blanchard de La Brosse
Head of Partnerships

After 3 years at Airbnb, Maud now leads Smily's Partnerships, managing 50+ partners, earning Smily top recognition on Expedia and Booking.com, driving success for our clients!

Karol Galanciak
Karol Galanciak
CTO & Co-Founder

Karol is a noted contributor to Ruby on Rails and author of "Test-Driven Ember." He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology, underscoring his technical prowess and innovative mindset.

Florian Stenström
Florian Stenström
COO & Co-founder

Florian previously managed a business consulting unit with the opportunity to work with Société Générale, Bank of England and served as a global IT project management software lead at Atos. His experience provides a strong foundation for operational excellence and strategic direction.

Olivier Le Floch
Olivier Le Floch
Head of Sales & Business Development

Olivier is a serial entrepreneur and former General Director at vente-privée “le pass.” His entrepreneurial spirit and extensive sales experience drive Smily’s market penetration and revenue growth.

Ella Fraase Storm
Ella Fraase Storm
Chief Customer Officer (CCO) & Co-founder

Ella has ensured a customer satisfaction score of over 9/10 for the past four years. Her background as a former tourism office agent enriches her customer-centric approach to business strategy.

Eduardo Mignot Escalada
Eduardo Mignot Escalada
Head of Product

Eduardo leads Smily’s Product team with over a decade of experience, creating innovative vacation rental solutions. Passionate about AI integration, enhancing user experiences, and mentoring future leaders, he drives Smily’s success.

Philippe Grosjean
Philippe Grosjean
CFO & Co-founder

Philippe brings 40 years of business management and short-term rental experience. He also owns three vacation rental agencies, providing practical industry insight and financial expertise.

Arndt Soret
Arndt Soret
Senior Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer

Arndt is formerly Senior Director of Legal Services & Government Relations, Europe at HomeAway. His expertise is crucial in navigating the complex legal landscape of the European market.

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