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Flore LAURENT, KEDGE graduate, appointed Director of Sustainable Development at Saint Laurent
From KEDGE benches to Saint Laurent: Flore LAURENT's inspiring journey as Director of Sustainable Development.

23 February 2024 Graduate Services
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🌍 An international career path

In a dynamic move to promote sustainable development, KEDGE Business School graduate Flore LAURENT has been appointed Saint Laurent's new Sustainable Development Director. Strongly rooted in the field of management with a specialization in finance and sustainable development obtained during her Master's degree at KEDGE (2012), Flore benefits from over 10 years' international experience in the sustainable development sector.

💼 Pioneering sustainable value chains, from Solvay to Saint Laurent

Her career was marked by five years at Solvay in Singapore and Paris, where she led the implementation of innovative projects focused on sustainable value chains, particularly in relation to crucial raw materials such as guar and palm oil, in close collaboration with suppliers and customers.

Since 2019, Flore has been bringing her expertise to Saint Laurent, where she contributes to various large-scale projects, ranging from traceability and certification of raw materials to verification of finished products. Her commitment also extends to guaranteeing the social and environmental performance of suppliers throughout the value chain, improving the energy performance of boutiques, workshops and offices, and implementing ambitious reporting systems.

It is with great pride that Flore LAURENT announces her recent appointment as Director of Sustainable Development at Saint Laurent. Her proven expertise and sustained commitment augur well for a significant contribution to the continuation of the iconic brand's sustainable initiatives. We congratulate Flore on this crucial step in her career and applaud her positive impact in the sustainability sector. 🌿✨