About Samy

    12 years building growth engines. Now I build yours.

    From financial consulting at Deloitte to founding an e-commerce brand, from leading France's #1 web agency's digital department to advising Fortune 500s. I've done every role, so you get a consultant who truly understands business.

    Samy Thuillier, B2B SEO Consultant

    The Journey

    Not your typical SEO consultant

    2025–2026

    AI SEO Pioneer & SaaS Founder

    Created and sold Maverank (maverank.com), an AI-powered SaaS that fixes SEO pages in 60 seconds, acquired in 2025. Ranked in the World's Top 10 SEO Experts by Favikon. Now advising on AI-driven SEO strategy for international brands.

    2022–2024

    Independent SEO Consultant

    Returned to full-time SEO consulting, the area of highest impact. Built a global client base including Fortune 500 companies, leading SaaS platforms, and fast-growing startups. 400+ campaigns, $25M+ in added client revenue.

    2020–2022

    CMO & Head of Growth — SaaS & Platforms

    Led growth for multiple SaaS companies and digital platforms as CMO and Head of Growth. Expanded into the US and international markets, working with American companies on acquisition strategy.

    2018–2020

    Head of Digital — Adveris (France's #1 Web Agency)

    Built the digital marketing department from zero. 120 contracts signed in 592 days. Multiplied the agency's average basket by 3× in one year. Managed acquisition strategy for 90+ companies across luxury, industry, and beauty.

    120 contracts in 592 days3× average basket in 1YROI: 3.5 avg

    Clients: KitchenAid, LIDL, TRYBA, Netgear, Nestlé, BPCE Group

    2017–2018

    Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant

    Word of mouth brought brands in fashion, luxury, beauty, and pharma (Laboratoires LEHNING). Managed full digital strategies as a trusted partner for growing businesses.

    2013–2016

    Founder & CEO — Cavalier Bleu (Menswear E-commerce)

    Built an online menswear brand from scratch to €500K annual revenue, selling in 22 countries including Japan. Learned digital marketing and SEO entirely self-taught after being scammed by a web agency. SEO ended up driving 40–50% of online growth.

    €500K annual revenue22 countriesSEO = 40-50% of growth
    2008–2013

    Financial Consultant — Deloitte

    Started career in financial consulting at Deloitte after graduating from HEC Paris, one of Europe's top business schools. Built analytical rigor and strategic thinking foundations.

    What Sets Me Apart

    I've been in every seat

    Most SEO consultants know SEO. I know how businesses actually work, because I've led them.

    Solo Consultant

    Full-stack SEO, direct with you

    Agency Leader

    Built a department from zero

    CMO / Head of Growth

    C-level strategic leadership

    Team Supervisor

    Guiding your in-house team

    Strategic Advisor

    One-off vision & roadmap

    International

    EU, US & global markets

    My Philosophy

    SEO is not a traffic exercise. It's structured demand capture.

    Every SEO initiative I take is evaluated based on its potential business impact: more leads, a better-qualified pipeline, and higher conversion rates. I prioritize commercial intent, technical soundness, and content that accelerates the buyer's journey.

    What sets me apart is my ability to quickly identify the SEO levers that matter: aligning content with commercial intent, addressing poor technical performance, or establishing authority on niche-specific topics.

    My work is straightforward, effective, and tailored to your goals. And I work directly with you, without any middlemen.

    Flexible Engagement

    I adapt to your context

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    Full Partnership

    I embed with your team and handle everything: strategy, execution, and reporting. You focus on your business.

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    Team Supervision

    Your team does the work, I provide direction, quality control, and strategic oversight to maximize output.

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    Strategic Intervention

    A focused engagement to redefine your SEO vision based on pure business objectives. High impact, minimal time.

    Trusted By

    World-class brands trust my expertise

    AirbnbWorld Economic ForumLIDLWhirlpool
    Recognition

    Top 3 SEO Experts in France

    Ranked among the Top 3 SEO Experts in France by Favikon, which tracks and ranks creators and experts worldwide based on audience, authority, and influence across platforms.

    See the full ranking on Favikon
    Samy Thuillier ranked Top 3 SEO Experts in France by Favikon
    Samy Thuillier speaking at a conference

    Speaker & Thought Leader

    5+ years on stage across Europe & the US

    I speak at top-tier conferences and advise executive teams at leading companies on the future of SEO. My talks blend strategic insight with practical, actionable frameworks.

    The Future of SEO in an AI-First World
    How CMOs Should Think About SEO in 2026
    Structured Demand Capture vs. Traffic Chasing
    Building SEO as a Revenue Channel, Not a Cost Center

    400+

    SEO Campaigns

    $45M+

    Revenue Generated

    12+

    Years of Experience

    22

    Countries Reached

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