After his studies at the University of Geneva in business management and computing, João has devoted most of his career to developing innovative HR and payroll projects, culminating in the creation of APPLIC8 and the release of the first cloud payroll solution in Switzerland in 2001.

Driven by an unwavering passion for innovation and the transformative power of information technology, he continues to drive the business forward, pushing back the boundaries of applications around payroll such as the innovative As1^®.

Under João’s leadership, APPLIC8 remains at the forefront of cutting-edge payroll solutions delivering unmatched value to our clients, his visionary approach fostering a culture of disruptive innovation and paving the way for future projects like Al integration and the highly anticipated release of Payroll.AI

Born in Switzerland and holding a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of Geneva, Damien is a seasoned professional with a specialization in technology. With more than two decades of dedicated service to APPLIC8, Damien joined the company in 2001, initially as a developer in the HR and Swiss Payroll area.

Over the years, Damien has honed his expertise in local and global payroll, gaining invaluable experience in implementing and supporting large-scale solutions and multinational environments. Now, as the Head of Client Support and Implementation, Damien’s wealth of knowledge allows him to efficiently manage his team, ensuring perfect deliveries and provide high-quality client support.

With over 10 years of dedicated service to the company, Emilie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Having previously worked in the aerospace industry, Emilie’s versatility and adaptability are evident in her professional journey.

As the head of Admin and Finance, Emilie possesses a keen eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a strategic mindset. With a profound understanding of financial operations and strong leadership abilities, Emilie effectively manages the administrative and financial functions of APPLIC8, ensuring smooth operations and optimal performance.

Prior to joining APPLIC8, Michael led several tech teams from start-ups to multinational corporations spanning various industries – finance, social networking, gaming, productivity, and B2B integrations.

His primary interests involve user experience, code quality, tooling and scaling.

Michael earned his degree in Computer Science from University of the Philippines in 2001.

Born in France, Sandrine started her career as software engineer before switching to payroll management nearly 20 years ago. Sandrine has worked as a payroll specialist and payroll consultant in various multinational companies and payroll providers, working on multiple HR software packages and covering the most complicated payroll specifics.

With this unrivalled experience in the field of payroll processing, Sandrine leads an experienced payroll team, dedicated and focused on outstanding client-satisfaction.

Originally from Italy, Paolo has devoted his entire career to the HR industry, working in various capacities within a major multinational corporation. He brings with him over 25 years of enriched experience spanning operations, presales, and sales, having been responsible for key accounts and leading international teams.

His in-depth understanding of the market, its processes, and the best practices acquired over time, positions him uniquely to accelerate APPLIC8’s growth. Acting as a trusted advisor, Paolo guides our prospects and clients in their global strategy and transformation journey, solidifying APPLIC8’s position in the market.

With an engineering bachelor’s degree and an Executive MBA, Patrick’s expertise centers around network and infrastructure management. Before joining APPLIC8 he worked mainly in the highly regulated financial sector, experience that added compliance to it skills.

Patrick’s extensive experience allows him to lead and manage a highly skilled team that maintains efficient communication among all stakeholders and provides our clients with a secure, efficient, and high-performing IT environment.