Lucie Durand

Lucie Durand is an accomplished professional in social business and impact consulting, currently serving as the Head of Unusual Partners at Yunus Social Business since February 2021, overseeing initiatives that support social procurement. As an Independent Consultant since January 2019, Lucie focuses on helping impact-driven organizations with social innovation, market studies, and operational improvements. Lucie also participated as a Fellow at The Women’s Impact Alliance, contributing to the development of women leaders in social change from October 2021 to June 2022. Previous experience includes roles such as Regional Business Developer for West Africa at Essilor and Project Manager at Danone Communities, where Lucie was involved in social business ventures and fundraising initiatives. Educational qualifications include Master’s degrees in International Business from HEC Paris and National Taiwan University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Université Paris Dauphine.