Our Team

A team of passionates

Welcome to the world of Ateliers HeritageBike, where innovation meets passion. Discover our dedicated team of passionate experts, all committed to creating exceptional electric bikes. At HeritageBike, our team is the heart of our business. Their expertise, creativity and dedication is what sets us apart, allowing us to continually push the boundaries of the electric bike industry.

At Les Ateliers HeritageBike, excellence is our standard. Our team is constantly looking for new ways to innovate, improve and perfect our creations. This commitment to excellence translates into superior quality electric bikes.

Xavier Wargnier
Xavier Wargnier

Co-founder & President

A serial entrepreneur, Xavier is the unifying element of the team. He is probably also the most aesthetic and demanding of the group. He is passionate about beautiful machines (Triumph, Morgan, Defender, Riva,...) but also about the world of beautiful things, unique objects. He tries every day to put into practice his favorite hastag #notthemostunfortunate. Xavier is also the creator of a reference event "Les Sommets du Digital" and of a publishing house, Editions Kawa.

Guillaume Monsigny

Co-founder & Designer

Guillaume, an industrial designer, is passionate about beautiful mechanics. He has developed an expertise in the creation of elegant Neo-Retro style products.

He is very attached to quality and French production. With his experience, he puts his know-how at the service of the creation of innovative and aesthetic vehicles, by working meticulously on materials and details.

Each project is designed with passion, combining creativity and functionality to offer exceptional products.

Rémi Rennesson
Rémi Rennesson

Commercial director 

Passionate about bikes since he was a child, Rémi already has a busy career (Mavic, Classified Cycling,...) and a taste for quality products, innovation and Made In France. 

We share the same values at Ateliers HeritageBike but also the ambition that the relationship and the experience with the brand are exceptional.

Raphaël Robert
Charles Dubois

Partnership development

After more than 15 years in the automotive sector, working in agencies for such prestigious brands as Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Abarth, Honda and many others, or directly for one of the most emblematic manufacturers: Porsche, I have built up a unique professional network that shares the same values:

The last few years at Porsche as marketing manager for the Paris network (Porsche distribution) then Head of Events & Brand Experience for Porsche France, working closely with renowned partners (Chopard, Tag Heuer, Louis Roederer...), or hand in hand with 5* establishments in the 4 corners of France, finding unique locations always with the aim of offering a unique experience, have given me a unique knowledge of the territory and its potential.

I'm convinced that this know-how and this network will be a real asset in supporting the development of Ateliers Héritagebike.

As a motorbike and bike enthusiast, I'm more than convinced of the incredible success of the Héritage Spirit Scrambler and the whole range of bikes that can meet the different needs of our future customers.

Making the most of your mobility makes perfect sense with an offer like this!

Pierre Sauvageot
Pierre Sauvageot

Production Manager

With an atypical background: designer/engineer, Pierre has worked in several startups of shared mobility (Zoov then Fifteen).

A true Swiss Army knife with a strong taste for beautiful products, he participates in all phases of the life of a mobility object: design, production, ...

As a daily cyclist, Pierre combines his passion with his work to give the best of himself.

Pierre Sauvageot
Paulin Philippe

Design engineer

Pierre Sauvageot
Alexandre Rispal

Advisor International Investors Relations

Passionate about new technologies, international business, finance and cycling, Alexandre co-founded, managed and advised several of the world's top 100 insurtechs after a career as a manager in the bancassurance sector. His experience has given him a good knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon and Asian markets.

His other passion is writing books on new technologies and management and sharing knowledge as a mentor in several international accelerators and as a lecturer in the HEC-X entrepreneurs track Fintech Msc.

Raphaël Robert
Stephan Lamarre

Développement partenariat secteur automobile

Stéphan Lamarre , Professional Amateur of "Beaux Joujous" Rally driver for 7 years, I switched to entrepreneurship to create my events company mainly dedicated to car manufacturers. 28 years spent scouting out the most incredible hotels, the most beautiful roads and the best chefs have honed my taste for chic and elegance. Almost 3 decades of developing a rich network thanks to my innate sense of contact. Automotive, Cosmetics, Watchmaking and Fashion, with aesthetics as the common denominator. Héritage Bike takes these codes and adds values that are dear to me, such as passion, excellence and a winning spirit that reminds me of that of competition... That's all it took to make me want to join the Ateliers HéritageBike Dream Team and bring my expertise to their quest for the exclusive ......

Pierre Sauvageot
Jennifer Cataldo

Digital strategy

With a passion for cycling and solid expertise in digital strategy, I've been working in the digital sector, and more specifically in e-commerce, for almost 15 years.

I spent 9 years as Marketing Director and CEO of Vinatis before setting up Bikly.fr last year, France's leading website for women-only cycling clothing and accessories. I enjoy combining strategic vision and operational development to bring the projects I'm given to a successful conclusion, and working hand in hand with the teams to ensure a fruitful, efficient and inspiring collaboration.

Sandra Dal Moro

Accounting and administrative manager

Comptable en entreprise, Sandra a passé la majeure partie de sa carrière dans le secteur automobile. 

Au sein de la société ST Dupont pendant 5 ans, elle a pu découvrir l'industrie du luxe avec ses ateliers investis à la production d'objets d'exception. 

Au travers de sa passion, la photographie, elle aime pouvoir transformer un objet ordinaire en un sujet singulier, ou attirer le regard sur des détails particuliers par l’utilisation de techniques de prise de vue différentes. Ce que les Ateliers HeritageBike ont su parfaitement réussir avec leurs vélos.  

Aujourd’hui Sandra se reconnait dans les valeurs des Ateliers HeritageBike, tant au niveau du Made In France, de la qualité des produits que de leur engagement environnemental.

Raphaël Robert
Néphélie Baud

Events manager

I've been a keen sportswoman since I was very young: mountain biking, climbing, hiking and horse riding. I very quickly caught the competition bug and in this environment I was able to get my foot in the door of events. That's how I came to organise equestrian competitions, which allowed me to combine my passion for horses with my attraction for this profession;
Interested in the top end of the market, I decided to focus my studies in this direction with an International Bachelor's degree in Luxury and Tourism. I then worked in private aviation as an operations agent.
It was through my studies and experience that my attraction for top-of-the-range events was confirmed, and I naturally continued my studies with a Masters in Events, working on a sandwich course with Ateliers HeritageBike;
Pierre Sauvageot
Céline Perrissin-Fabert

Experte CSR

An expert in CSR strategy and positive-impact brands, with a thorough understanding of the corporate world, how it works and its governance (member of the CODIR in Asia and France at Luxottica), Céline is helping Ateliers HeritageBike with its CSR transformations and ambitions. After 5 years as consulting director at Utopies, a CSR strategy consultancy, Céline decided to set up her own company, Odonata, to provide even better advice to companies like Ateliers HeritageBike. Her local roots on the shores of Lake Annecy and the values she shares with the team make Céline a major asset in taking our CSR commitments even further.

Pierre Sauvageot
Fanny Simon

Sales administration

I've been cycling since I was a child, whether to get around or for the pleasure of pushing myself, and I've been lucky enough to combine my passion with my career at Mavic. Firstly in the French sales department, then discovering export distribution and finishing with the OEM market. These last few years have enabled me to perfect my technical knowledge.

Driven by environmental values, made in France and beautiful components, joining the Ateliers HeritageBike team came naturally.

Loïc Lechelle
Loïc Lechelle

Board Advisor

Loïc advises the CEO on strategic planning and the financing of innovation, while developing relationships with the BPI and other financial institutions.

Key tasks:

-Capital structuring: Facilitation of fundraising and debt raising.

-Strategy & Innovation: Advice on business plans and innovation financing.

-Institutional Relations: Establishing partnerships with the BPI.

Our values:

Loïc is passionate about innovation and sustainable development and determined to support HeritageBike's vision in the premium electric bike sector, bringing significant expertise and value to the business.

Dominique Despres
Dominique Despres

Luxury hotel manager

Dominique Despres is responsible for raising awareness of the brand in mainland France and the French overseas departments and territories, and for developing strategic partnerships with luxury hotels and estates wishing to offer their guests soft mobility services as well as sporting and cultural activities.

Laurent Cherel
Laurent Cherel

Sales agent South-East

A keen road cyclist, mountain biker and mountain sportsman, Laurent has been able to combine his passion with his professional career, firstly at Mavic, where he held various sales manager positions, then at Salomon, and more recently as an independent sales agent.

His love of beautiful products and his keen sense of customer relations naturally brought us together.

Daniel Lopez
Daniel Lopez

Sales agent for Paris and North

After having made his first steps in the motorcycle business at Stock Express, the importer of Malossi, Marzocchi, Dell'Orto, Daniel quickly integrated Sintertrad, importer & distributor of Look, Vitus, Assos, Cateye, Shimano, Campagnolo, Rocky Mountain, GT, Kozo etc.. As Logistics Director. In 1994 he created his company Free Style which is positioned in racing speciality with various distributions; Mavic, Campagnolo, 3TTT, Fulcrum, etc... and FSC company which he creates and develops in 2004 with a range of Frames, Road Bikes and accessories.

In 2016 he focuses on the distribution of bike brands and accessories.

Daniel is very honored to participate in the development of our prestigious brand: Ateliers HeritageBike, composed of a close-knit and highly motivated team.

Gilles Moreau
Gilles Moreau

Sales agent North-West

Since 2000, I have been a salesman in the motor sport industry with Extrême Limite. After 2 years, I left in the world of the bicycle, my 2nd passion, as commercial at Ertedis. In 2008 I started as a sales agent. In 2015, I specialized in urban and travel cycling.

Today, I am delighted to be able to add a premium brand to my portfolio, Atelier HéritageBike, the luxury bike built with French know-how. What a pride to join the team and promote this beautiful brand!

Raphaël Robert
Raphaël Robert

Sales agent South-West

After a rich career in the parapharmacy and nutrition sector, Raphaël has put his commercial experience at the service of beautiful brands in the cycle field. Lover of beautiful products and sensitive to the values that drive us at Ateliers HeritageBike, Raphaël is the privileged interlocutor of our customers in the South West of France.

Passionate partners

Xavier Wargnier
Xavier Wargnier

Co-founder & President

A serial entrepreneur, Xavier is the unifying element of the team. He is probably also the most aesthetic and demanding of the group. He is passionate about beautiful machines (Triumph, Morgan, Defender, Riva,...) but also about the world of beautiful things, unique objects. He tries every day to put into practice his favorite hastag #notthemostunfortunate. Xavier is also the creator of a reference event "Les Sommets du Digital" and of a publishing house, Editions Kawa.

Guillaume Monsigny
Guillaume Monsigny

Co-founder & Designer

Guillaume, an industrial designer, is passionate about beautiful mechanics. He has developed an expertise in the creation of elegant Neo-Retro style products.

He is very attached to quality and French production. With his experience, he puts his know-how at the service of the creation of innovative and aesthetic vehicles, by working meticulously on materials and details.

Each project is designed with passion, combining creativity and functionality to offer exceptional products.

Guerlain Chicherit
Guerlain Chicherit

Associate

A top-level athlete, Guerlain is not afraid to take risks to open up new avenues. First a multiple world freeride champion, then a racing driver (Dakar Rally Raid, WRC), he then began a career as a serial entrepreneur, between real estate and energy, and founded GCK, an ecosystem of 9 industrial companies offering technological solutions to accelerate the decarbonization of transport, thanks in particular to hydrogen.

Romain Lacroix
Romain Lacroix

Associate

Romain, CEO of an FMCG in the Annecy region, is the latest arrival in Ateliers Heritagebike® adventure. Connected to numbers as well as to business relations and resolutely wired internationally, seeing him join Les Ateliers was imposed by his taste for beautiful human adventures, his convictions on new urban mobilities or his sensitivity to beautiful mechanics. What His Ducati Mostro, renovated to the highest standards.

Jérome Favre
Jérome Favre

Associate

 Jérome is passionate about everything he does and he did not join the Ateliers Heriagebike team by chance! In love with old Vespa or collectors' items, he co-manages a group of creation-manufacturing of furniture and decoration stores. His experience of beauty, distribution and logistics as well as manufacturing is a serious asset in the team.

Jean-Luc Pezzolato
Jean-Luc Pezzolato

Associate

Jean-Luc, manages the marketing of a leading company in the world of industrial labels, especially in the luxury industry. He is as happy on a competition ATV as he is on his Harley-Davidson or one of his vintage Vespas. He is at ease with the times but also with beautiful vintage objects like a pinball machine or a Porsche 356. 

Nathalie Vaudey
Nathalie Vaudey

Associate

Nathalie is in charge of key accounts for one of the largest laboratories and brings to Ateliers Heritagebike® the rigor that is essential to channel the creative energy of part of the team. Her arrival in the adventure is not a coincidence either, as Nathalie loves beautiful things, whether they are decoration, architecture or beautiful machines. Her taste for a certain uncompromising art of living fits well with the DNA of Les Ateliers Heritagebike®.

Laurence Pastorelli
Laurence Pastorelli

Associate

Laurence, is the manager of a professional training center with a solid marketing experience, Laurence is also a passionate person. Generous and committed, she brings to the team her energy and good humor, which is reflected in our communication.

Patrick Bouchet
Patrick Bouchet

Associate

Entrepreneur since he was 23 years old with many companies or participations to his credit, Patrick is an invested and generous man who does not hesitate to go for projects and causes. Passionate about beautiful old cars, he has already participated in the historic Monte-Carlo rally 6 times. Based in the cradle of cycling, in Saint Etienne, Patrick is a local player involved in sports clubs (Rugby), mayor of his town, in the local production ecosystem, ... 

Sébastien Vandenbergh
Sébastien Vandenbergh

Associate

Sébastien, CEO of an ESN in Switzerland with subsidiaries in Portugal and Madagascar, makes every effort to preserve a family DNA in all his companies. The start-up aspect and local production of Les Ateliers HeritageBike®️ were a perfect match for his values. A jack-of-all-trades in both sport and professional life, his knowledge of IT and the Swiss market is an asset to the team.

Pascal Cantenot
Pascal Cantenot

Associate

The son of 3 generations of millers, Pascal Cantenot, a graduate of the École des Cadres, founded La Panière in Aix-les-Bains in 1993.

After taking over a small industrial bakery with his father in 1984 and struggling to cope with a hostile team, Pascal had just one idea in mind: "Put together a team that works with him and not against him" The business plan and possible developments would follow. The tone was set: La Panière now has 42 bakeries in the Rhône Alpes region, has just opened its first shop in Switzerland and employs 500 people.

The snack bar is gradually replacing the bakery in response to the new eating habits of its customers. In May 2022, La Panière became a company with a mission, formalising the social and environmental commitments that have guided it since its creation. Pascal is a member of the Entreprendre Savoie and APM networks, and is also helping his son Julien to set up and develop a bakery business in Paris.

Stéphane Couchet
Stéphane Couchet

Associate

Nothing is serious, everything is important".

An advertising photographer and director, Stéphane has been a well-known and recognised player in the world of high-end advertising photography since 1998. He is steeped in the culture of the major brands that he accompanies on long-term adventures. Aware of the strategic issues that drive them, he is well-versed in the complex assignments they entail.

His expertise lies in the care he takes with his clients, their history, their values and the highly technical nature of his work. In 2000, he set up his own studio with a creative team and his own production company for the sole benefit of his clients, breaking with codes and customs. He also works in the film industry as Director of Photography.

Today, after many years of international shoots and productions, Stéphane has returned to his native Alps to run one of the region's biggest studios, set in the heart of the Chartreuse Park.

"It's a beautiful studio, a place of rigour and energy, where you can daydream".

Bringing back all his high-quality expertise to our region is what drives him today. He has a passion for beautiful cars, motorbikes and regattas.

Thierry Ragon
Thierry Ragon

Associate

Thierry has been a manager in the pharmaceutical industry for over 15 years, specializing in rare diseases and cancer. Passionate about innovation, boldness and creativity "made in France" in the fields of watchmaking, eyewear and decoration. With a particular taste for aesthetics and design, it's only natural that he should accompany HeritageBike in creating something different and unique, especially when the project is driven by experience and friendship... Caressing the exceptional and looking at beautiful objects

Pierre Vandel
Pierre Vandel

Associate

Pierre is a medical specialist and university professor. Deeply committed to prevention in mental health and support for the most vulnerable, he is fundamentally turned towards others. Quality of life and well-being are among the values he defends, as he aspires to live in the present moment. This is particularly true of HeritageBike and its management.

Olivier Goussard
Olivier Goussard

Associate

Olivier was a notary in a Loiret village on the banks of the Loire and close to the Orléans forest. He practiced this profession with a particular taste for rural life and family law. He has held national and international positions of responsibility. A confirmed mountaineer, most of his leisure time was devoted to climbing, ski touring and expeditions to peaks of over 6000 meters. On the eve of retirement, he suffered a serious stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side.

Olivier is also passionate about strong human adventures such as Ateliers HeritageBike, and brings his experience to the administrative management of this young compa

Séverine Nübel
Séverine Nübel

Associate

A well-known figure in the field of branding and communications.

She currently manages Brand and Advertising for the group of a major telecoms operator. A lecturer at Sciences Po Paris, she regularly works with start-ups as part of her expertise.

Passionate about her job, cash, she is personally committed to Ateliers HeritageBike because she believes that the reindustrialisation of regions and Made in France are priority issues for our future. A proud Haute-Savoyard, her only fault is that she thinks "nothing is more beautiful than La Clusaz".

Séverine Nübel
Alexis Challier

Associate

Passionate about bikes (bi-cross and mountain bikes) since childhood, Alexis is a committed entrepreneur between Switzerland and Haute-Savoie.

Training in mechanical engineering naturally leads to specialisation in the various aspects of product production and construction.

He has run several companies and developed several brands, including a premium wooden ski brand with particular attention to detail and technology.

He joined the Ateliers HeritageBike adventure because it makes sense to him and brings an expert eye to day-to-day life, but to be honest he still spends a lot of time between his mountains and the sea practising outdoor sports such as sailing, kiting, foiling, skiing and of course cycling.

Séverine Nübel
Stéphane Glabay

Associate

Originally from Lorraine, Stéphane has lived and worked in Annecy since 2011, and has spent his entire career in the property industry. An expert before the LYON Court of Appeal, he is a partner and managing director of a commercial property valuation and consultancy firm specialising in commercial lease law, with an almost exclusive clientele of major national and international retailers.

A lover of gastronomy, wine and beautiful objects, it was only natural that he should be one of the first to buy a Heritage Origine, which Xavier delivered to him in 2021... on his birthday!

From customer to shareholder, it's a great story for Stéphane and Ateliers HertitageBike, who share the same values.

Thierry Ragon
Jean-Robert Mamin

Associate

Jean-Robert Mamin is Managing Director of Swedish ad tech company SeenThis for France, where he heads up the team and activities from Paris. Known to many as JR, this Franco-Swiss is an experienced media industry leader who spent 26 years at Axel Springer, one of Germany's largest media groups. With a career spanning three decades between France, Germany and Switzerland, JR is an international press, digital and TV specialist, with extensive experience in leading multimedia sales to key advertisers and international media agencies, as well as running international advertising sales houses. He has been a mountain biker for over 20 years, loves the mountains and nature, and has a passion for old English cars. He is also the owner of Champagne Mamin and the producer of two cuvées, JR Blanc and JR Rosé.

Thierry Ragon
Sonia Mamin Pousset

Associate

With over 20 years' experience in the digital adtech and martech market, Sonia has been running the One to One Retail and E-commerce and One to One Customer Experience events for the past 5 years, both of which are renowned for their business quality and execution. An active woman for as long as she can remember, she's motivated by sharing ideas and building projects. With her taste for beautiful things, it's obvious that she wanted to take part in this great project, Ateliers HeritageBike, which combines elegance, shared values and, what's more, is Made in France.

Thierry Ragon
Ludovic Guitton

Associate

Ludovic is CEO of Brigade de Buyer, a French manufacturer of high-quality kitchen and bakery utensils. He is responsible for the group's strategy, finance and transformation, in line with sustainability issues. He previously had extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and investment.

Enthralled by bikes and motorbikes and by the Ateliers HeritageBike team, he joined us to support a human adventure that makes sense, through his strong commitment to new, innovative forms of mobility and to French manufacturing excellence. It's the perfect opportunity to reconcile his passion for innovative projects with his passion for beautiful electric bikes !

Eric Dodin
Eric Dodin

Associate

Eric Dodin, 57 years old, 20 years of executive experience in B2C and B2B2C services. Specifically, more than 10 years of general management and presidency in private equity companies.

Last position as CEO-President of AssurOne, an insurtech company with a turnover of €50M distributing insurance offers and technological solutions.

Co-founder of Sorius, a startup specialized in promoting the use of bicycles and incubated by IBM for the artificial intelligence part. Investor in the bicycle and CSR sectors. President and founder of CyclingTech France, an association that supports and promotes young bicycle companies.

Graduated from Audencia 1988. Passionate about development, innovation and human issues.

Eric Dodin
Michel Dos Santos

Associate

A passionate and committed entrepreneur, I describe myself as a "Modern Alchemist", an Architect of Change a co-creator in the transformation of the ordinary into the extraordinary; an altruist, a troublemaker. My raison d'être came after my body spoke to me and said stop! In the form of a severe Burn Out. The result is that today I dedicate my life to accompanying and undertaking any person or company in : "Developing your Singularity while cultivating your Authenticity". My Quote: "Life is a challenge to be met, a happiness to be earned, an adventure to be attempted". - Mother Teresa -

Eric Dodin
Matthieu Alfano

Associate

A general engineer and physics enthusiast, Matthieu began his career in major international groups. Passionate about sport, driving and mechanics, he was quickly caught up by his spirit of innovation and freedom. So he set up his first company to develop new suspension technologies. 8 years later, Matthieu is an expert in suspension technology, the originator of 7 patent families and around ten industrialised products, and never stops imagining the future of mobility. "Nothing is impossible, and the most beautiful roads are those that have never been travelled before! Add to that the human adventure, and you get a good idea of what 'work' means to Matthieu.

Thierry Ragon
Christophe Bouvet

Associate

A lifelong cycling enthusiast, Christophe has led Mavic in recent years with remarkable energy and great ambitions to make the industry high-performance, attractive, profitable, with efficient distribution and an international vision. Christophe loves to share his immense expertise and it was only natural that he should become an active partner in Ateliers HeritageBike, so impressed was he by the quality of manufacture and the history of this promising young company. Christophe has had a soft spot for the Heritage Origine model with its motorbike inspiration ever since it was created. There's no doubt that Christophe's arrival in the Ateliers HeritageBike adventure is an opportunity, and that his passion and wealth of experience will be a strength.

Thierry Ragon
Alexandre Schmitt

Associate

"You don't have to predict the future, you just have to make it happen".

Alexandre is a true enthusiast. He's already passionate about cars, with an incredible amount of experience in operational general management (Porsche, Bentley, Audi, VW, etc.) in 80 dealerships. And he's passionate about entrepreneurship, where he never stops, from opening a life annuity agency to helping his son create a Beer Truck concept in a VW Combi. Alexandre joined HéritageBike after meeting Xavier Wargnier: a real project for society and alternative urban planning in his eyes. He shares the company's values in terms of positive impact and this new way of looking at everyday travel, but with a vehicle that is both emotional and exceptional. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Thierry Ragon
Jeremy Garamond

Associate

Jeremy is a self-taught entrepreneur. After 20 years in the digital insurance brokerage business (including the creation of AssurOne Group), he decided to invest in and actively support companies that meet the triptych of innovation / aesthetics / French (ADN Solutions, Ateliers Diva, les Hardis, Nomadism, Smatchy, La Tiny Bordelaise, Ateliers Heritage Bike).

A globetrotter, Jeremy loves to photograph the world and witness beauty wherever it hides. In parallel, he naturally devoted himself to his passion for reportage photography, joining the Hans Lucas press agency and creating a new insurance solution for photo-reporters (Save Reporter).

Thierry Ragon
Romain Meynet

Associate

Romain has turned his optimism into a way of life where 'anything is possible' goes hand in hand with determination.

For more than 17 years, he has been putting his ideas to work for his customers in the energy and insulation sectors for the construction of industrial buildings. But what drives him most of all is sharing and living together.

After graduating from business school and starting his career in the oil industry, Romain returned to his native region to join the family group set up by his father and subsequently taken over by his two brothers.

Passionate about his work and the people he meets, but also keen to discover new things, travelling is part of his life: a confirmed globetrotter, he loves bivouacs as much as fine hotels: an adaptability that he knows how to put to good use for his customers.