# Yann Roche

> Yann Roche is the founder of IFIT Solutions and CEO of Fleebe AI, a recruitment operator whose career has moved through communications, international technology staffing and HR software. After building IFIT into a cross-border recruitment consultancy, he remained in charge when Substrate AI acquired its parent holding for $4.6 million in 2023, combining the agency with an AI-enabled talent platform. His public record since then traces a practical expansion strategy: use an established recruitment business, client relationships and regional teams as the commercial base for software that helps companies find, manage and develop talent.

- **Role:** CEO at Fleebe AI; Founder and CEO at IFIT Solutions
- **Organizations:** Fleebe AI, IFIT Solutions, YAMRO Holding Ltd, Substrate AI, K2 Partnering Solutions, Telefónica Digital, Imperial Tobacco / Fontem Ventures, Eurostaff Group Ltd, SNCT
- **Education:** Master's degree in Communication, ISEG Lyon, Master's degree in Languages and Economy, Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès
- **Known for:** Founded IFIT Solutions in 2012 and built an operating presence across the UK, Spain, the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica., Led IFIT through four-year revenue growth from €1.462 million in 2019 to €4.454 million in 2022., Continued leading the business after Substrate AI's $4.602573 million acquisition of YAMRO Holding in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Worked as a communications specialist at SNCT and later as a sales consultant at Eurostaff Group Ltd.
- **Before 2012** — Progressed from consultant to practice director at K2 Partnering Solutions and held international resourcing assignments connected to Telefónica Digital and Imperial Tobacco / Fontem Ventures.
- **2012** — Founded IFIT Solutions, an international recruitment consultancy focused on technology, finance and HR.
- **2019-2022** — IFIT revenue increased from €1.462 million to €4.454 million, according to figures published in Edison Group research.
- **2023** — Substrate AI acquired YAMRO Holding, the group behind IFIT Solutions, for $4.602573 million in shares; Roche remained in charge and became CEO of the combined Fleebe AI operation.
- **2024** — Presented Fleebe Corporate at Mobile World Congress Barcelona and led Fleebe AI when its HR and talent platform received a La Razón Innovation and Technology award.
- **2025** — Led Fleebe AI as the group expanded through the acquisition of US-based Secure HR, whose Lanteria software was slated for integration, and the acquisition of Swiss firm Developing Talent.

## Achievements

- Founded IFIT Solutions in 2012 and built an operating presence across the UK, Spain, the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica.
- Led IFIT through four-year revenue growth from €1.462 million in 2019 to €4.454 million in 2022.
- Continued leading the business after Substrate AI's $4.602573 million acquisition of YAMRO Holding in 2023.
- Became CEO of Fleebe AI, combining an established recruitment consultancy with AI-enabled talent acquisition and management software.
- Led Fleebe AI when its platform received the 2024 La Razón award for best platform in human resources and talent management.
- Presented Fleebe Corporate at Mobile World Congress Barcelona in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2025-07** — Fleebe AI's group expanded with the $1.8 million acquisition of Swiss talent consultancy Developing Talent; Roche said the deal would add markets, clients and services.
- **2025-06** — Following Substrate AI's acquisition of Secure HR in the United States, Roche said Lanteria would strengthen Fleebe AI's software division and US market position.
- **2024-09** — Fleebe AI's platform received a La Razón Innovation and Technology award for human resources and talent management.
- **2024-02** — Roche presented Fleebe Corporate's AI-enabled talent acquisition proposition at Mobile World Congress Barcelona.

## Links

- Website: https://ifit-solutions.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-roche-581a37a

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Last updated: 2026-08-25