Audrey Bonnefond

Selected by AlphaSights to act as an expert on ad-hoc strategic advisory assignments for investment funds and consulting firms. Engagements focused on market analysis, business problem structuring, and the sharing of sector insights in high-stakes decision-making contexts. Activity conducted alongside a Master’s degree, as part of a broader effort to consolidate expertise and gain exposure to international strategic challenges.

Business development and account support within a European leader in interim management. • Contributed to commercial growth through lead qualification, opportunity structuring and follow-up of strategic briefs. • Supported the development and management of diversified client portfolios (consulting, strategic sectors). • Worked closely with partners, interim managers and international stakeholders. • Involved in client needs analysis and opportunity identification.

Industry: B2B Textile, Retail/Wholesale Distribution • Monitoring of commercial performance: turnover, margins, portfolio KPIs – weekly and annual reporting. B2B contract management (buying groups, distributors): pricing updates, weighted average cost (CUMP) calculations. • Support to internal communication during the Solo Invest x MidOcean merger; coordination with cross-functional teams.

Paris – Architecture & Luxury Design sector • Cross-functional follow-up of luxury architecture and design projects in direct interaction with senior management and international partners, including architects. • Monitoring of schedules, priorities and deliverables within a high-end, demanding environment. • Contribution to project development and structuring.

Sector: Real Estate & Financial Valuation • Coordination of client-related operations within the International Valuation department. • Management and analysis of real estate data in a financial expertise context. • Contribution to reporting and analysis for internal teams and clients. • Bilingual FR/EN communication and coordination with international stakeholders.

Industry: Fashion & Creative Brand Development Development and structuring of an independent brand project, including market positioning and coordination of external partners. Management of international projects with partners and suppliers across multiple regions (Europe, UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia). Market analysis and competitive research to support strategic positioning decisions. Remote project coordination in a multi-country environment.

Freelance event support (GL Events), international retail experience (Doc Martens, The Kooples, Brandy Melville, Sandro), administrative support (Wyeth Vaccines, Le Public Système), and a special mission in New Zealand’s high-end bridal industry (Rue de Seine). These experiences strengthened my versatility, professional discipline, and ability to adapt to demanding multicultural environments, while consolidating my foundations in client relations, coordination and logistics. I also developed strong resilience and reactivity, particularly during crisis situations (Covid, Auckland 2020).

Industry: Fashion, Retail & Luxury Coordinated B2B product development projects for international retail clients in the lingerie sector : Topshop, Boux avenue, Rouge Gorge. Worked from client briefs to understand market expectations, product positioning and commercial constraints. Won and delivered a client brief for Boux Avenue: coordination between creative, client and production teams through to commercial launch. Contributed to product strategy, visual direction and material selection in line with brand positioning. Operated in an international environment with daily client interactions in English.

Industry: Fashion, Retail & Luxury Contributed to product development projects within an international luxury lingerie and loungewear environment. Exposure to B2B client interactions and coordination with creative and commercial partners. Supported product follow-up and communication materials in a client-oriented context.

Assisted Dora Teymur, founder of Dorateymur and Cordwainers graduate (London College of Fashion), during his London Fashion Week 2017 show as part of the Future British programme led by Boden & the British Fashion Council. Provided press coordination, guest management, and backstage logistics support for the presentation of his luxury footwear collection. This paid collaboration gave me hands-on experience in a major fashion industry event supporting a designer stocked at Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, Opening Ceremony, and more. 🔗 Official announcement – Future British 2017 (BFC & Boden)

Formation complémentaire orientée stratégie, développement commercial et pilotage d’activités. Programme dispensé en français et en anglais.