Olivier Cardon

Olivier Cardon has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Olivier currently serves as the President of the Beauty Prestige division at Give Back Beauty, where they oversee the development, manufacturing, and distribution of premium fragrance and beauty products. Additionally, they are a Board Member and Strategic Advisor to the Founder of Give Back Beauty.

Previously, Olivier was the CEO of the Beauty Prestige Division at Brands Beyond Beauty, a subsidiary of Give Back Beauty, where they operated a portfolio of beauty licenses. Olivier also worked as a Managing Director at AccorLocal, where they advised the CEO and Executive Committee of AccorHotels on a strategic project to transform the interaction between locals and hotels.

Olivier has held multiple advisory roles, including being an Investor and Advisor for various SMEs and family businesses. Olivier was also a Senior Advisor to Sutter Mills, a strategic data consulting platform acquired by Accenture, and an investor in Morning Croissant.

Earlier in their career, Olivier served as the CEO and Creative Director of LINLEY London, a British luxury company specializing in accessories, furniture, and interior design. Olivier also worked as the CEO of the North America joint venture for Roche Bobois, overseeing the development and management of a network of stores in the US and Canada.

Throughout their career, Olivier has been involved in performance improvement, restructuring, due diligence, and strategic consulting assignments in industries such as telecom, media, and hospitality. Olivier is a Board Member of QWAMPLIFY GROUP, a publicly-listed digital and marketing services group.

Olivier Cardon completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Harvard Business School in the years 1998-2000. Prior to that, they earned a BA in General Management from ESSEC Business School between 1991 and 1994. Olivier also obtained a DEUG in Arts History from Université Paris Nanterre during the years 1991-1993.