France Chapter Committee Members
co-chair

Cynthia Mérope
Marketing & Offer Director
METRO
co-chair

Arthur Mathias
I grew up with two girls. My sisters and I were equally pushed in our hobbies and studies. I admire my parents capacity to guide us with fairness in our lives.
Today, finding the perfect “équité” is a challenge for me as a two-children-father (one girl/one boy), but also as a manager of a diverse team with unique personalities. Giving equal chances to succeed to diverse people, men & women, in their career and in life, is not an easy journey and the simplest approaches can sometimes be counterproductive. This motivates me every day to listen, learn and adjust my behavior and trying to be a role model for my team and my family.
Commercial Director
Mondelēz
education & events

Gaelle Charour
Strategic Account Executive
Salesforce
education & events

Catherine Francois
I have been engaged with LEAD Network since the very beginning, and strongly believe in promoting a diverse workforce, which can unleash potential and create both personal and professional value. As a mother of two boys, I realise the importance of education, building awareness and creating opportunities in which to empower both men and women. I am excited to be able to contribute by working through LEAD Network to promote diversity and inclusion and to create the best possible environment in which to work.
Management Consultant
Accenture
education & events

Vanessa Holl
Vice President, Strategic
Account Management Europe
GXO
education & events

Claudia Xavier
Senior Category Leader
Oral Care France
P&G
marketing & communications

Elise Gouveia
General Manager
Kimberly-Clark
Marketing & Communications

Nicolas Gyss
Managing Director France
TCC
Marketing & Communications

Bruno Marion
Senior Finance Director
P&G
membership / CRM

Salima Chaaoub
European Key Account Manager
CHEP
membership / CRM

Angela Mejia
Global Marketing Director
Amora – Maille
Unilever
membership / CRM

Virginie Pochart
Sales Director
Blédina
retailer engagement

Xavier Baraton
At Carrefour, everyday we work towards giving each person access to equal opportunities through growth, training and career advancement. Our Campaign #JeVeuxJePeux is a good illustration. I see my new role as part of the LEAD Network, as a way to leverage this ambition on a broader scale. The topic of diversity reaches each and everyone of us, our field of possibilities is fantastic!
Directeur
Administratif et Comptable
Carrefour
retailer engagement

Sophie Mulot
Senior HR Program Manager
Amazon
retailer engagement

Odile Nonat
Intelligent Analytic Retail
Director Europe
NielsenIQ
tbd

Mélissa Essengue
I am thrilled to be part of the LEAD FR Chapter committee as I am passionate about empowering women to achieve what they want as creating a work environment where all individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. Working with people with diverse personalities, background and aspiration is a chance and an asset which deserves to be promoted and encouraged.
B2B Commercial director
Amazon