Françoise Hovivian

Françoise Hovivian has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. Starting as a Program Manager at Microsoft in 1992, they worked there for over a decade before moving on to Valente Global, where they held several high-level positions, including Senior VP and Managing Partner, Global Business and Marketing. During their time at Valente Global, they played a key role in developing a web managed service strategy to support Microsoft's partner business model.

In 2015, Françoise joined World Pulse as a Global Advisor, where they focused on internationalization. Françoise later became the Chairwoman of the Global Advisory Network. Françoise also held roles at New York Women in Film & Television and Fashion Group International, Inc. as a member.

Alongside their corporate roles, Françoise pursued their interests in fashion and filmmaking. Since 2006, they have been involved in fashion design and marketing at Petite Fadette. In 2012, they delved into the world of film, directing and cinematography, and has completed five short experimental films exploring visual storytelling, psychology, and fashion.

More recently, Françoise worked as a Project Manager at PurePoint International in 2019, and currently, they hold the position of Client Services Director at Welocalize since October 2021.

Françoise Hovivian has a diverse education history. In 1981-1985, they attended Helene Boucher Paris 20, where they studied Lettres Superieures. In 1990-1991, they pursued Technical Writing at The American University of Paris. In 2023, they earned a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle. Lastly, from 2023-2025, they completed a Master's degree in Tech communications, localization, and AI at the University of Strasbourg.