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Keynote SpeakerSophie Le Bouleise

Former Commissioner for Gastronomy – French Ministry of the Economy

Sophie Le Bouleise is a specialist in brand strategy and forward-looking approaches related to brand identity, attractiveness, and exceptional expertise. Her experience in France and Europe (European Commission and Council of Europe) has deepened her understanding of issues related to identity and nations – an invaluable intercultural perspective for international... Read more

Biography

Sophie Le Bouleise is a specialist in brand strategy and forward-looking approaches related to brand identity, attractiveness, and exceptional expertise.
Her experience in France and Europe (European Commission and Council of Europe) has deepened her understanding of issues related to identity and nations – an invaluable intercultural perspective for international markets.

In matters of brand and growth, as a Commissioner at the Ministry of the Economy, she successfully enhanced one of the jewels of the “Brand France” initiative: Gastronomy. This mission aimed to create value and boost attractiveness by bridging economic topics with cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and exceptional know-how, using a 360° approach that embraced all its components and stakeholders.

In this role, she launched an innovative initiative: La Fête de la Gastronomie. With 12,000 events held annually over three days in France and abroad, this curated and educational initiative – focused on social connection, economic and tourism development – proved to be a powerful project.
She supported numerous business leaders in developing their strategies, particularly by analyzing the harmful effects of excessive competition. In doing so, she gained deep insight into market deployment, leadership, and management issues critical to executives and public figures.

Earlier in her career, she increased the turnover of the La Défense business district by 30% in just two years, while connecting economic development with employment, culture, and tourism. She also oversaw the creation of cultural exhibitions for major French and international department stores, coordinating efforts between museums, collectors, designers – merging trends and sociology with client marketing needs.

Driven by an enlightened, competitive, and ethical vision, she offers organizations and leaders an ambitious approach that delivers concrete results, infused with respect and humanism.

Popular Talks by Sophie Le Bouleise

  • Leadership & Management
    • Competition and cooperation within organizations
    • Ethics in businesses
    • Courage and consistency
    • Balance and practical application
    • The concept of balance applies at different levels:
      • The brand: maintaining coherence and authenticity
      • Management: harmonizing relationships within the team
      • Sales locations: creating an experience aligned with the brand’s philosophy
      • Products: offering consistent...
  • Brand strategy and excellence in know-how
    • Post-COVID rebound and the economic crisis
    • Returning to the spirit of luxury
    • Building a mythical brand
    • The offer and the identity of the client
    • Interculturality in luxury
    • Evolution of the clientele and the impact of digital