Laura Marquant

General Manager of Tara Jarmon & Zapa, leading the strategic, commercial and operational transformation of two French premium fashion houses. I build brands with a clear point of view, strong economic fundamentals and long-term ambition. My leadership is rooted in P&L ownership, disciplined execution and the ability to align creative, commercial and operational teams around a shared vision. Over the past 15+ years, I have held CEO, General Manager and Strategy & Development roles within leading fashion and lifestyle groups, including SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot), ba&sh, Tara Jarmon and Zapa, with additional exposure to jewelry, leather goods and luxury travel. I have led international development across Europe and Asia, including several years based in Hong Kong, and I am comfortable operating in complex, multicultural and fast-moving environments. My expertise spans: – Full P&L responsibility and financial leadership – Brand positioning, go-to-market and international expansion (retail, digital, wholesale, omnichannel) – Executive team leadership (ComEx / Board interactions, up to 100 FTE) – Transformation, restructuring and scale-up execution – M&A processes and PE-backed governance Recognized in the Choiseul 100 – Economic Leaders of Tomorrow, highlighting my contribution to the transformation and international development of French premium brands.