IN SHORT
ATAXEN is a consulting firm in Human Resources specialised in the professional transitions of high-profile athletes.
We provide our expertise in terms of career management and recruitment, offering athletes a personalised guidance for their professional reconversion strategy.
Performance culture, dynamism, perseverance, rigor, versatility, learning and restitution capacity, teamwork… are all qualities developed by high-profile athletes during their career.
Our business expertise is based on 3 founding principles :
Singularity
Confidance
Efficiency
A single point of contact, available and reactive
The priority is on attention, proximity, and confidence
A France-wide presence
A network of businesses and communities
A WORD BY THE FOUNDER
Director & Founder
Ataxen
Laurent Laynat
The high-level practice of a sport leads the athlete to use different types of resources, knowledge, and know-how.
This skills base constitutes a skill set, potentially transportable into another professional industry.
Convinced by the predispositions of high-profile athletes to adapt to another professional environment, Laurent founded the consulting firm ATAXEN in 2015.
Based on his experience in Human Resources consulting, Laurent has notably worked on the recruitment of varied profiles on behalf of different businesses..
After graduating from Euromed Marseille (Kedge Business School), he previously operated in the entertainment industry, which provided him with a good knowledge of the different participants in the sports market.
TESTIMONIES
CAMILLE AYGLON
Pro handball player
"Ataxen helped me develop a team-building activity for businesses. I was able to give my first presentation at the Maison du Handball. It's essential to have support."
MARCEL GARVEY
Pro rugby player
"I completed the Reconversion program. We implemented a strategy to define a new project, and Ataxen met all my expectations during these two years of support."
CLEMENT PEQUIN
Elite Athlete - 49ers sail
"Ataxen helps me define my future career plan. Support over time, tailored to my training needs. Tailor-made."
THOMAS RICHARD
HR @Hyatt Regency Paris
Ex-pro handball player
"We must not underestimate the transferable skills acquired through high-level sport, and the benefits these can have for the business world."
LAURENT KOSCIELNY
Professional footballer
"I wanted to take stock of my career, gain some perspective on what I've experienced, and learn to know myself better. Identify my strengths and points of improvement."
PAULINE ADO
Professional surfer
"Ataxen helped me identify my skills, develop them and then put together a VAP application in order to join a Master's program at a major business school."
HEINKE VD MERWE
Pro rugby player
"I wanted to discover the profession of PE teacher, I was able to immerse myself in a private English school, adapted to my schedule as a professional player."
EOGHAN HICKEY
Technology Investor @Jolt Capital
Ex-pro rugby player
"It's difficult for a professional athlete to choose a new path; it requires deep thought and an understanding of the job market. Ataxen's support is invaluable."
MICHAEL GUIGOU
Pro handball player
"Ataxen supported me during my last two seasons as a player. They provided advice on various aspects: career change, image, partnerships, and public speaking."
ALEXIS PALISSON
Pro rugby player
"I wanted to deepen my knowledge of the real estate brokerage profession, and Ataxen put me in touch with a quality and trustworthy service provider."
JEREMY TOTO
Pro handball player
"Working with Ataxen has highlighted my social and entrepreneurial profile. We are currently implementing a strategy and action plan to set up my company."
LOUIS SAHA
Founder & Director @AxisStars
Ex- pro footballer
"Ataxen is part of our network of trusted partners whose expertise and professionalism we praise. Their support is essential during this career transition."