Pierre Alexandre Bapst serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Hermès International since 2011, where responsibilities include overseeing group strategy, global improvement programs, and coaching across production métiers, retail subsidiaries, and corporate functions. Prior to this role, Pierre Alexandre held several key positions at Ernst & Young, including Co-lead Partner of internal audit & risk management, and various roles at Arthur Andersen, culminating in a partnership focused on financial audit. Pierre Alexandre also has military experience as a Squad Leader in the Commando Jaubert. Educational qualifications include a Diplôme grande école from ESCP Business School, a Certificat du CHEDE from the Cycle des Hautes Études pour le Développement Économique, and various professional certificates in strategic marketing and sustainable business practices.