Meet Valérie
With a global career spanning over three decades with corporate giants such as Alcatel-Lucent, Apple and Medtronic, and hyper growth unicorn venture Reef Technology, I have built, transformed and operated increasingly complex Talent Acquisition, Management and Development functions, empowering and coaching Leaders to purposefully align People strategies to business ambitions.
I have seen what good looks like: failures that create learnings, masterly processes that drive flawless execution, and authentic leaders – some who inspired me, invested in me and made me who I am today. I have also been exposed to the dark side of the force: accountability chaos, destructive leadership, and toxic environments.
Founded in March 2024, zscala is more than just a company: it is my mission to support Leaders and start-up CEOs to focus on People as a catalyst to profit, through the lens of sustainable performance and mental well-being. Often last on the roadmap, culture, leadership development and talent management are the most powerful accelerators of growth. And completely off the radar are moods and emotions, and how people feel. The most powerful indicators of someone’s capacity to perform – or burn out.
As a mentor and keynote speaker with Endeavor and ManaTech in Miami, I found my passion in working alongside high achievers to bridge this capability gap and educate on authentic practices that really have an impact.
Born and raised in Paris, France, I have been living in Miami, Florida, since 2012. I am the proud mother of 3 amazing young adults, who are taking their own first steps in the unique paths they have chosen for themselves.
I hold a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques Avancées, Paris, France. This explains my nerdy love for processes, dashboards and KPIs. My career initially took off in London, UK, where an unpredictable path took me from Safety & Environmental Engineering into the world of People. I never looked back.