Virginie PHLIPPONNEAU (COSTES)

Virginie Philipponeau (Costes) has extensive work experience in sales, marketing, and category management. Virginie is currently the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Umiami since April 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits France as the Director of Category Management and Commercial Development from July 2017 to March 2023. Virginie was responsible for the transformation of distribution models and cost optimization. Before that, they worked at Lesieur as the Category Development Manager and National Key Account Manager from May 2009 to June 2017. Virginie was responsible for category strategy, merchandising, and development of promotional plans. Virginie also worked at Unilever as a Key Account Manager and Category Manager from July 2006 to May 2009, where they focused on category management, assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies. Prior to that, they worked at Monoprix as a Buyer/Product Manager from August 2002 to June 2006, and at L'Oréal and Pernod Ricard in various marketing roles.

Virginie Philipponeau (Costes) completed their Master 2 (M2) in Marketing at HEC Paris from 1998 to 2002. In 2022, they obtained a Certificat Transformation Digitale from ESCP Business School, specializing in Stratégie Digitale des Entreprises. Prior to their time at HEC Paris, Virginie attended Lycée Carnot from 1996 to 1998, although no degree or field of study is specified for this period.