Arnaud Gervais de Lafond

Arnaud Gervais de Lafond has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Arnaud started their career as a Management Consultant at Accenture in 1990. Arnaud then worked as a Financial Controller at Les Echos before joining EMAP France as an Executive Finance Manager in the TV Magazines and Women Magazines Business Units.

In 2000, Arnaud joined LVMH Holding as a Financial Controller in the DI Group of the Multimedia Business Unit. Arnaud later took on the role of Group Finance, Strategic Assignment, and then became the Global Financial Controller of the Perfumes & Cosmetics Business Group.

Arnaud then moved to Condé Nast France, where they held several positions including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer (COO), and Deputy Managing Director. Arnaud was responsible for managing the digital transformation of the business unit, overseeing financial activities, and leading brand launch projects.

In 2016, Arnaud co-founded x3Fab, a startup studio excubator, where they served as the COO and CFO. Arnaud also worked as a Senior Partner at DojoGroup, focusing on innovation centers for startups and corporates.

Arnaud's entrepreneurial journey continued with their role as the Co-Founder and CFO of Allo Joe, a matchmaking platform for independent mobile mechanics and customers.

Currently, Arnaud is the Deputy Managing Director at La Boite Immo, where they lead the strategy, finance, HR, tax, and M&A functions. La Boite Immo is a leading company in France providing software and tech solutions to independent real estate agencies.

With a strong background in finance, operations, and strategy, Arnaud has acquired a wealth of experience in various industries, including media, luxury goods, and technology startups.

Arnaud GERVAIS de LAFOND pursued their education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in FMCG Marketing from ESCP Business School, from 1987 to 1990. Prior to that, they underwent preparatory studies at Préparation HEC from 1985 to 1987. Their earlier educational background includes attending La Salle - Passy Buzenval from 1978 to 1985, although specific degrees or fields of study are not provided for these periods.