Marie-Claire Daveu

Since September 2012, I have been holding the position of Chief Sustainability and Institutional affairs Officer at Kering, a global Luxury group that manages the development of renowned Maisons in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry and Watchmaking.

I am responsible for building Kering’s leading sustainability strategy and for operationalizing it across and with the Group’s Maisons. Leveraging the influence that Luxury has in setting the trends in fashion and lifestyle, I am dedicated to help create a future where industry is circular, decoupled from relying on large amounts of new natural resources.

Throughout my career in both the private and public sectors, I have been committed to advocate and drive the sustainability agenda forward. Led by action and innovation, I am especially passionate about promoting sustainable stewardship in business and Luxury, empowering women leadership and championing animal welfare.

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” - Edward Everett Hale