Véronique Albertini-Saadé

With a degree in Finance from Paris Dauphine University and a graduate diploma in Marketing, Véronique Albertini-Saadé started her career in the International Marketing department of Dior Perfumes (LVMH Group) in 1997. In 2000, she moved to the International Marketing department of Armani Perfumes (L’Oréal Group) where she stayed until 2003.

She joined La Compagnie du Ponant in 2004 as the Director of Communications and Marketing. In 2012, when the company was bought by the Bridgepoint investment fund, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer.

Véronique Albertini-Saadé is currently Deputy CEO of PONANT, which since 2015 has been a subsidiary of ARTEMIS, the holding of the Pinault family. She is a member of the PONANT Executive Board and its Executive Committee.

PONANT is currently No.1 in cruises under the French flag and a leader in the polar destinations (Arctic and Antarctic) and in the luxury expeditions sector.