EDLIGO - Key Persons


Amina Oulmane

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
Amina is a Business Development Manager at EDLIGO. She graduated from the University of Science and Technology of Algiers in 2018, specializing in telecommunications systems and networks. She began her career in business development and key account management at High Tech Systems, a leader in the sale and development of electronic banking materials and software in Algeria. During her time there, she advanced in her career and eventually had the opportunity to become a manager. However, her passion for learning and consulting ultimately led her to become involved with a startup called LearnAxiom, which gave her a taste for the fields of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Amina has an easygoing personality and enjoys helping people find innovative solutions to make their daily lives easier. Today, Amina works on the development of our projects at EDLIGO and manages our relationships with clients and partners in France and other French-speaking countries.

Cesare Benedikt Klein

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive - Sales
Cesare has been strengthening the EDLIGO sales team as an Account Executive since 2023. Before joining EDLIGO, he worked at Oracle, where he was responsible for the sales of IaaS & PaaS products. His role focused on migrating enterprise-wide IT landscapes to the cloud and managing their implementation. Customers particularly appreciated his goal-oriented and customer-centric approach. Prior to his career in sales, Cesare gained initial professional experience as a Consultant in a management consulting firm, specializing in post-merger integrations, controlling, and IT projects. During this time, he gained deeper insights into the home care and service provider market, realizing that customer satisfaction is crucial for long-term successful collaboration. Cesare is committed to deeply understanding each customer's unique industry-specific business needs through direct engagement, ensuring their optimal fulfillment.

Chamseddine Ouadday

Job Titles:
  • Director of Global Alliances & Partnerships
As the Director of Global Alliances & Partnerships at EDLIGO Talent Analytics and Learning Analytics, Chamseddine Ouadday is at the forefront of driving strategic collaborations and empowering organizations with cutting-edge talent solutions.

Dr. Lassaad Essafi - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the Management Team
Dr. Lassaad Essafi is the co-founder and CEO of EDLIGO. In this role, Lassaad works with partners and clients to leverage the power of data and equip decision makers, educators and administrators with the right data, insights, and foresight they need to drive focused action and achieve tangible outcomes. Lassaad is very passionate about entrepreneurship, research and development particularly in the areas of data and analytics. Prior to his current role, Lassaad led worldwide the Customer Insight & Experience Analytics business line in Nokia Siemens Networks. He also held several key functions across Siemens, and O2 Germany Product Management, Sales, Consulting, R&D, Solution Delivery and Project/Program Management. He was the co-founder of the Education Data Center in the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates and was its director for during its first two and half years of inception and setup. Lassaad holds a Doctorate of Engineering in Computer Science from the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuremberg in Germany. He is also graduate of the Advanced Management Program of Duke, Babson and Siemens.

Dr. Roman Slivin

Job Titles:
  • Head of Product Management and Partnerships
Roman is the Head of Product Management and Partnerships at EDLIGO. In this role, Roman oversees the Product Strategy and looks after design and technology choices to drive delivery of innovative AI-powered capabilities which enable EDLIGO's customers to achieve their Digital HR and Workforce Transformation objectives. He works closely with strategic technology and delivery partners to ensure efficient and impactful development of EDLIGO solutions. Roman has over 15 years of experience in IT domain as development teams lead, project manager and architect, as well as in management consulting at McKinsey & Co. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a PhD degree in Computer Science with specialization in Machine Learning.

Gert Koolma

Job Titles:
  • Director Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Gert Koolma, a versatile professional with a diverse background in the hospitality and technology industries. In his career, Gert did work for several companies in Sales and Account Management roles, where he was looking after well-known Hotel Chains in the EAME region, which are focusing on driving more and better Revenue. One of the companies Gert used to work for is IDeaS, a SAS Company, which uses AI for their Forecast and Pricing analytics in order to optimize profits.

Kais Louizi - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Co - Founder and a Managing Director
Kais is co-founder and a managing director of EDLIGO. He is a strategy and technology executive with more than 20 years of experience, and a strong passion for AI. He held executive positions at Oracle, Microsoft, Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture. Kais has an extensive experience in developing and selling technology products. He also has a successful track record in helping customers develop and execute commercial and technology strategies.

Mariia Manuilova - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Marketing
Mariia is a Head of Marketing at EDLIGO, managing multi-media marketing, PR, and sales for Talent and Learning Analytics. Mariia received her BBA in International Business from Karelia UAS Finland, and Master Diploma in New Media and Communication from Shanghai Jiaotong University, which is number 46 in QS World University Ranking in 2023. She has over 5 years of experience in customer communication, education management, and managing marketing and business strategies from working in Russia, Finland, China, Indonesia, South Korea and Germany. She is highly motivated and persistent, following true excellence and customer centric approach.

Natalia Strubchevskaya

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
Natalia is a Business Development Manager for EDLIGO since 2022. Graduated from Belarusian State Economic University as a specialist in intercultural business communications in 2021, she continued her path in business development and currently is managing sales for Talent and Learning Analytics company in North American region. Having experience in working for international companies in multicultural teams, Natalia enjoys meeting new people and always tries to suggest and discuss new ideas with them, generating unusual and effective solutions as a result.

Reimund Nienaber

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Stephan Schroeder

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Co - Founder and a Managing Director
Stephan Schroeder is a highly accomplished professional in the telecommunications and technology sector, currently serving as a Managing Director and Co-Founder of EDLIGO, a leading Learning and Talent Analytics company. With an impressive career spanning various renowned organizations, Stephan has honed his expertise and leadership skills to become a respected figure in the industry. Throughout his journey, Stephan has held pivotal roles at prominent companies like Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Siemens AG, and PT Siemens Indonesia. Notably, at Nokia, he has been instrumental in driving success as the Head of Management Operations Europe, overseeing crucial operational aspects and contributing to the company's growth.