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Cecile - CEO/NED - UK

With a dual British and French citizenship, Cecile holds an MBA from Oxford University's Said Business School and has gained +25 years of business experience in France, Germany, Hungary, the UK and the U.S.A., mainly for small to medium-sized enterprises. In parallel, she has built strong coaching and mentoring skills, supporting founders, CEOs and senior management teams to grow with impact, often recognised by colleagues and references for my ability to combine empathy, strategic insight and challenge. Alongside her executive roles, she has +15 years of non-executive board experience (UK, Belgium & France).

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Hire exceptional female executives for your business success!

Find the Perfect Female Executive for Your Leadership Team!

Are You a Female Executive Seeking a New C-Level Opportunity?

Female Executive of the Month

Explore Our Network of Accomplished Women Executives

Videos From Our Vetted Female Executives

Results-driven leader scaling businesses with a focus on profitability and people

Unlock the Wisdom of a 25-Year Leader in Global Relations!

Experienced Non Executive Director with strong corporate finance management background

International Restructuring and Africa Market Expert

World-Class international NED with strong background in ESG and long-term risk management

Performance focused operations technology executive

International CTO having outstanding growth mindset to achieve strategic goals and profit targets

Innovative Senior Development Director with strong client relations and philanthropic background

Global Talent Management Executive and Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader

International Executive Consultant with strong leadership and change management background

Revolutionizing Luxury Brands and Boosting Profits with a Stellar Chief Marketing Officer

Insight-driven global business executive to drive sustainable growth

Successful corporate strategist and business development specialist

International Executive Consultant & NED with strong Strategy & Digital Transformation experience

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Experienced Marketing & Business Executive in high-tech and B2B industries

Experienced ESG specialist, focusing on strategy creation, implementation, and communication.

Management consultant and trusted advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards to deliver value

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy Expert

Global Executive Officer and Non Executive Director with a strong BtoB Technology Sales focus

Cristina, Interim Manager - Romania