☝️ I am an impact entrepreneur since 2005 I created Mademoiselle Bio which I developed and then I sold the company. Following this experience of solo entrepreneurship, I partnered with 3 different impact founders to structure the growth of the company.🤘 I have been supporting entrepreneurs since 2020Either I support impact start-ups to accelerate and structure their growth,Either I help conventional business leaders to rethink their economic model to be compatible with planetary limits.🤟 I am an entrepreneur who supports entrepreneurs and their teams to
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Ceo And FounderPartners & CoParis, Fr -
Ceo & FounderPartners & Co 2020 - PresentGreater Paris Metropolitan RegionBuild company valuation through values : aiming at improving our world through economic, social and environnemental performances. As a strategic advisor or an independent board member, I am helping CEO's and its team to :- State the company's mission and values - it defines the company identity & a unique "how to" - Define the vision and its strategic plan - it aligns the whole team to have common targets- Redefine the right business model that is good for the business but also good for the planet & the people- Maximize innovation thanks to digital disruption - Execute the masterplan efficiently- Develop leadership -
Board Member - Administrateur IndépendantUnique Heritage Media Nov 2021 - PresentParis, Île-De-France, FranceUnique Heritage Media is a venture backed kid, young adult and family-focused Entertainement and Media Group. Digital Communication, Apps, Animation, Publishing, Books and Magazine are different sources of revenue. -
Board Member Non Executive - Administrateur IndépendantJules Mar 2021 - PresentRoubaix, Hauts-De-France, FranceJules is a French Menswear Brand that belongs to Fashion Cube, part of the of AFM (Mulliez Family Association that also owns Decathlon or Auchan). Jules has started a strong business transformation to change the way they are doing their business to make fashion truly sustainable. As a first step, they became "Entreprise à Mission" in 2022 but are strongly involved on eco-materials, eco-conception, new services to increase product life... -
Partner50 Partners Impact May 2021 - PresentParis, Île-De-France, France50 Partners Impact is a French Accelerator funded by 50 successful entrepreneurs dedicated to support selected Impact Startups. The organization provides the founders with mentoring, offices and connections to impact the development of early-stage projects. -
Board Member - Non Executive Director - Administrateur IndépendantManutan Group Mar 2014 - Feb 2022European leader in B2B e-commerce, Manutan is a specialist of the multichannel distribution of products and equipment for enterprises, local authorities and craftsmen, Manutan keeps innovating to improve the experience for its customers. Family owned yet listed on the French market, Manutan's mission is to enterprise for a better world : driven by passion for their business, putting sincerity and responsibility at the heart of their actions and striving to enable, everyone to progress. They committed to reduce their carbon emissions, encourage sustainable consumption, support individual development and improve social and community inclusion. -
General ManagerLe Slip Français Mar 2016 - Feb 2020Région De Paris, FranceLe Slip Français is a digital native fashion brand which is vertically integrated from style to retail. It has a strong commitment to change the world (made in France and fair work, sustainable eco-fabrics, promote self esteem...) while building a strong and profitable brand. Encountering a great success on the market, in 4 years, we had a very strong brand awareness rise (2 French out of 3 know the brand), associated to a tremendous growth yearly (25M€ turnover in 2020 with 22 stores in France and 130 employees). -
Business Development DirectorEnvie De Fraise Feb 2014 - Mar 2016Paris Area, FranceEnvie de Fraises is the French leading brand in maternity fashion that is made in France.In two years, the brand has developed very quickly both on the web (local websites launch in Spain & Italy and opening of Zalando partnership in Germany) & in traditional retail (40 doors in UK with Mothercare, 30 doors in France with Natalys). Thanks to this development, the brand turned to be greatly profitable. -
Ceo & Co-FounderMind Partners France Sep 2013 - Feb 2014Paris Area, FranceI co-created a consulting & recruiting firm dedicated to start-up & digital.We developed the firm strongly but I realized that I was addicted to web agility & being "hands on". So I decided to join a digital sustainable brand to develop it worldwide. Mind Partners keeps on going & you should call them if you look for high-end leaders ! -
French General ManagerDawanda - Exit To Etsy Mar 2012 - Jul 2013ParisI launched the French subsidiary of this marketplace dedicated to handmade products (20 000 French designers). Dawanda was the European leader and has been sold to Etsy (US leader). I took full responsibility of a General Manager :- Vision, in-market strategy, operating & financial management of the French business unit- Recruitment & management of the French team (14 pers.)- On & offline strategy for the French subsidiary (Branding, traffic acquisition, Fairs…)- Develop marketing on the 2 targets : Professional hand-made designers BtoB & final buyers BtoC- Very strong community work (social commerce) on & offline (SoMe, workshops…)
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Ceo & FounderMademoiselle Bio 2005 - Mar 2012ParisMademoiselle bio is the first French multi-channel retailer in organic cosmetics & wellness products : 8 stores in Paris & 1 e-commerce shop, 30 employees. 2010-2011 Web General Manager - Vision, strategy, general manager for the web entity, 7 people to manage - Retailing marketing strategy & set-up of multi-channel marketing tools (e-CRM)- New store concept creation deployed in the 8 stores- Passing over to the buyer - I sold the company in June 2010 2005-2010 Founder & General Manager - Vision, retail strategy, managing director - Operational management of the company: * Purchase / logistics : Commercial negotiation, in-house logistics implementation & management * E-commerce (since 2006) : website creation & optimization, development of acquisition & customer loyalty web programs, PR * Stores (since 2009) : creation of the store concept, merchandising, POS animation, beauty advisors training, sales- Financial Management: Fundraising in 2008 and sale of the company in May 2010- Implementation, recruitment & management of a team of 6 people -
Lancôme International'S Skincare Marketing ManagerL'Oréal 2000 - 2005Paris Area, France2002 - 2005 International marketing manager for Basic skincare (moisturizing & cleansing products)- Strategy, budget / PNL management, 3-year innovative plan & team management (4 pers.)- Development & animation of specific products lines adapted to geographic beauty routines (Asia and USA): * concepts, formulas and claims, packaging, pricing, consumer researches * advertising campaigns, merchandising, training, PR and scientific communication- International empowerment & coordination : Effective communication and proper adoption of marketing plans by all countries including USA & Japan- Innovative products development with cross-functional teams including L’Oréal Research Labs.- Rationalization & optimization of the whole skincare range (cost-cutting project).- Main launches: Aqua Fusion, Pure Focus (Asia), Hydra Zen (revamp)2000 - 2002 - Brand Manager for Anti-ageing care- Turnover 120 M€, team of 2 people. - Skincare Packaging revamping (jar & pump bottle) for the whole brand, launched in 2002- Main launches: Impactive, Primordiale (promotion & revamping) -
Consumer & Market KnowledgeP&G 1997 - 2000Paris & BrusselsWorldwide marketing research manager for household cleansers (Mr Propre, Viakal…)Develop a sharp consumers & markets understanding in order to :- Define the strategic vision for the category (brand globalization…)- Initiate & develop new products ideas (idea, concept, packaging, advertising)- Anticipate sales volume forecasts for new products & ideas - New research methodologies to better fulfill the consumer needs.- Europe : Swiffer launch, Viakal advertising development, Mr Propre range optimization - Latin America: Market introduction strategy for the category - R&D: Implementation of creative workshop to develop innovative products ideas.
Violette Watine Education Details
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Cap RésilienceMaster In Programmation Neuro-Linguistique (Pnl) & Ennéagramme -
Master, Strategy & Marketing
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Violette Watine attended Hec Paris, Cap Résilience, Neoma Business School - Reims.
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