Sarah Davanzo

Chief Consumer Engagement & Activation Officer (cxo) at Pierre Fabre

Sarah DaVanzo has extensive work experience in various roles related to consumer engagement, data analytics, cultural foresight, and innovation. Sarah is currently working as the Chief Consumer Engagement & Activation Officer (CXO) for the Pierre Fabre Group, where they lead marketing innovation and strategies for the Dermo-Cosmetics portfolio. Sarah is also the Chief Data Officer, responsible for driving digital transformation and leading the Data Activation Office. Prior to this, Sarah held positions such as a contributing writer for Rolling Stone Culture Council and as the VP of Consumer & Market Insights & Foresight at L'Oréal, where they played a key role in staying ahead of trends and driving disruptive innovation. Sarah also held senior leadership roles at sparks & honey, Publicis, Sterling Brands, GOLD®, and AngloGold Ashanti, where they led various aspects of cultural strategy, brand strategy, market research, and innovation. Throughout their career, Sarah has been recognized for their expertise in driving innovation, curiosity, and futurecraft, being labeled "the Chief Curiosity Officer" and championing diversity and inclusion.

Sarah DaVanzo has a diverse education history. Sarah holds a BA in International Marketing and Advertising from Bucknell University. Sarah also has an MSEd in Master of Science in Education from Pace University. Additionally, they have completed the Executive MBA Senior Executive Programme of South Africa from Harvard Business School.

Sarah is currently pursuing a Professional Certificate in Strategic Foresight from the University of Houston, and they have completed various certifications. These include a Certified Executive Coach certification from the Academy of Creative Coaching/ICF, an Exponential Innovation Certificate from Singularity University, and a Corporate Innovation Ecosystems Certificate from MIT Sloan Executive Education, among others.

Their education and certifications reflect their expertise in fields such as strategic foresight, innovation, entrepreneurship, and executive coaching.

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  • Chief Consumer Engagement & Activation Officer (cxo)

    May, 2023 - present

  • Chief Data Officer (analytics, Insights & Foresight)

    April, 2022

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