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Parcours International: the 2024 nominees
Amélie Clugnet (03)
Loïc Linard (09)
Sylvain Filippi (03)
Claire Fermont-Langlais (98)
For this 2024 edition, the "Parcours International" prize will be contested by ESSCAs with very different backgrounds...
From the world of luxury and beauty to agribusiness, online services and Formula E, from Europe to Asia and the US East Coast, ESSCAs have brought the "French touch" to some of the world's biggest organizations and most diverse projects.
The 4 2024 nominees for the Prix Parcours International are :
Amélie Clugnet (03)
Country Manager Europe South
AWS
After graduating with a Master's degree in CRM in 2003, Amélie Clugnet launched her professional career with the creation of a project: le cercle des viticulteurs. She became co-founder of a start-up specializing in the rental of vineyard plots to private individuals.
In 2005, for over two years, Amélie worked at Yahoo! where she managed and developed relationships with two major media agencies, MPG and OMD, with annual sales of 5 million euros.
Then, in 2009, she joined Allianz Global Assistance and held several positions, including Business Development Manager, in the travel, leisure and mobility sector.
A few years later, in 2013, Amélie joined the multinational Amazon. There, she held various positions, including Head of Amazon Incentive South Europe and Country Manager Amazon Business France. Through her experience, Amélie Clugnet contributes to the development of Amazon's B2B activities and strategic partnerships.
In 2020, she joined the AWS teams to support Start-ups and then Large Enterprises in their digital transformation. Since January 2024, she has held the position of Country Manager Europe South at Amazon Web Services (AWS), overseeing all AWS teams in Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Loïc Linard (09)
APAC Finance director
DÉLIFRANCE Thailand
Graduating with a Master's degree in auditing, cost control and financial accounting in 2009, Loïc Linard began his career as a financial auditor at TUILLET ASSOCIES. He then embarked on a round-the-world trip with two classmates: for a year, they cycled over 10,000 km through 20 countries.
On his return, determined to work abroad, in 2011 he joined Délifrance, which develops bakery, viennoiserie, patisserie and delicatessen products for catering professionals, artisan bakers and supermarkets. Délifrance belongs to the French cereal cooperative group VIVESCIA, which specializes in growing and adding value to cereals for the food industry.
Loïc Linard is recruited to establish the Group's presence in Thailand. He successfully manages the establishment of a factory and sales office. Under his leadership, the Thai subsidiary grows from the start-up phase to sales of 4.5 million euros, with exceptional EBITDA profitability.
Since 2016, Loïc Linard has held the position of CFO for the Asia-Pacific region at Délifrance. With the support of his management team, he defines the industrial and commercial orientation and leads a policy of internal and external growth.
The Délifrance group is now the market leader in Asia, backed by strategic partnerships with major brands such as Starbucks, Accor and IKEA.
Sylvain Filippi (03)
Managing director
ENVISION RACING LTD
Graduating in 2003, Sylvain Filippi soon embarked on a career specializing in motorsports.
After graduating, he began his professional career in the automotive industry, working for Mercedes-Benz and Smart.
In 2007, he moved to London and specialized in automotive consultancy, which led him to discover the (then) nascent world of electric cars through various projects for manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
In 2009, he decided to co-found his own start-up to set up the world's first circuit racing series for zero-emission electric vehicles - the EV Cup.
A fervent supporter of electric vehicles from the outset, Sylvain joined the Formula E project in 2013 as a founding member of the Virgin Racing team.
In this role, he oversees all operational aspects of the team's participation in the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Formula E championship.
Under his leadership, the team continues to make progress, consolidating its position as one of the leading players in electric car racing.
In 2018, the team is renamed Envision Racing and Sylvain is promoted to General Manager.
Success follows success, culminating in the title of World Champions in 2023.
Claire Fermont-Langlais (98)
Vice-president
Balmain Beauty
Graduating from ESSCA in 1998, with a specialization in international business and marketing, Claire Fermont is an international beauty marketing and product development executive with extensive experience in the luxury and prestige product sector, particularly those created by founders and designers.
Having held positions in both global development and local operational roles, she has expertise in several product categories and regions of the world.
After graduating from ESSCA, Claire quickly focused her career on the luxury and beauty sector. Starting out at Unilever, she held several positions of responsibility, including Senior Brand Manager for designer brands such as LAGERFELD, VALENTINO and CERRUTI.
During her time at Unilever, which spanned France, Switzerland and New York, she consolidated her expertise in the development of beauty brands from the fashion and luxury industries.
Then, in New York, she joined Coty, one of the world's leading beauty companies, where she worked for over 14 years. At Coty, she held key positions, mainly focused on creation, as Innovation Manager and Marketing Director for iconic brands such as MARC JACOBS and CALVIN KLEIN fragrances, until December 2014.
In early 2015, she took a new turn and moved into an operational position as Regional Lead Marketing, General Manager - Luxury division, responsible for the Middle East region, based in Dubai until July 2020.
Back in New York, Claire Fermont now works for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. where she held the position of Global General Manager/Vice President at AERIN Beauty, and currently Vice President at Balmain Beauty. In this role, she leads the global marketing innovation strategy and oversees the growth of beauty brands worldwide.
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