Graduated in animal ethology from the university of Paris V Descartes, Valérie specialised in wild cetaceans' encounters & interactions. She created Dolphinesse in 2014 to offer and promote responsible wildlife trips which offer unique and respectful one to one wildlife encounters. Her aim is to raise awareness among travellers about the impact of tourism on animal welfare & conservation. She is also engaged in cetaceans conservation by lobbying and advising local authorities for the settlement of marine sanctuaries and a more responsible tourism around wild sea mammals.--------------------------Also graduated from a french business school and an MBA in International Business, Valérie previously worked for 10 years in the Internet & Telecom industry as a Sales Professional with extensive experience in international sales development in New Technologies (Internet & Mobile Telecom industries).- Orange Global Business Unit Director - SICAP AG, Sept 08 - March 10- Sales Director- Middle East - SICAP AG - mid 07 to sept 08- Business Development Director - Europe & Middle East - SICAP AG , Mid 06 - Mid 07- Business Development Manager - Europe & Latin America SWAPCOM SAS , Jan 04-June 06- Key Account Manager-Europe, - NETVALUE SA, Jan 00 - Jul 03French, English, Spanish: fluent.