Valérie Malaval
Paris
Summary
As an influential Change Leader, I excel in devising and executing innovative strategies across diverse domains, including Finance, IT, Data, HR, and Retail, to enhance operational efficiencies and profit margins. My expertise lies in architecting digital ecosystems, steering large-scale projects to fruition by securing executive endorsement, and fostering a culture of change. Committed to continuous learning, I stay at the forefront of market innovations, ensuring agility in addressing evolving business challenges. My ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and build trust underscores my approach, leveraging agile methodologies for sustainable growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Strategy Officer
DECATHLON GROUP
Lille
01.2021 - Current
- Challenge: Catalyzed the digital transformation of our business models, enhancing strategic governance to drive scalable growth.
- Spearheaded the formulation and execution of Decathlon's Digital Strategy, integrating a comprehensive change management plan to establish the Digital Target Operating Model.
- Orchestrated a company-wide digital upskilling initiative, elevating digital competencies across all levels.
- Instituted robust Digital Governance frameworks and introduced advanced performance metrics (OKRs, Quarterly Business Reviews) for Digital Teams, setting new standards for digital excellence and accountability.
Chief Operating Officer, Group Learning & Capability
AXA GROUP
Paris
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Challenge: Cultivate a transformative learning ecosystem enabling every employee to acquire vital skills for future roles and employability.
- Launched a comprehensive L&D strategy, achieving a global upskilling impact for 50% of AXA's workforce, demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth and adaptability.
- Directed the rollout of a Global Learning Management System and a Group Digital platform, making advanced learning resources accessible to 150,000 employees across over 50 countries, showcasing expertise in scaling digital learning solutions.
- Implemented the Learning Target Operating Model, optimizing the balance between central and local training functions, and strategically offshoring roles to enhance efficiency and global reach.
- Managed the Corporate University business unit with a 15M€ budget, integrating data protection oversight, highlighting financial acumen and privacy governance.
Chief of Staff for Group CIO
AXA GROUP
Paris
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Challenge: Mutualize IT investments across all AXA Group
- Innovated AXA's IT strategy to support digital transformation, aligning 50 CIOs around shared objectives, evidencing strategic leadership and capability to drive consensus on a global scale.
- Established AXA Group IT governance to optimize a 1bn€ IT investment, showcasing exceptional governance skills and budgetary oversight.
- Spearheaded the launch of a global IT community network, enhancing collaboration among over 10,000 IT experts, demonstrating a knack for leveraging technology to foster community and knowledge sharing.
Chief of Staff for the Global COO
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Paris
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Led post-Lehman Brothers service streamlining across global support functions, achieving €20M in savings through strategic planning and execution of restructuring initiatives.
Global Head of Data Management
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Paris, Bangalore
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Founded a centralized data management function, significantly enhancing data integrity and establishing a shared service model, extending operational excellence to AXA Group accounting platforms.
Head of Front Office Projects
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Paris, London
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Initiated and led a project team to support new investment incubators, deploying a global platform for derivatives exposure management, contributing to AXA's revenue growth.
IT Program Manager
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Paris, London
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Initiated and led a project team to support new investment incubators, deploying a global platform for derivatives exposure management, contributing to AXA's revenue growth.
Project Manager
DANONE GROUP
Paris
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Developed a Cash Management service, optimizing treasury functions and introducing cash pooling activities, generating additional revenue streams.
Education
Masters Digital Humanities -
Sciences Po Paris
01.2022
Masters in Banking and Financial Engineering - M.Ed. level -
Toulouse Business School
01.1994
International Business School -
ISCID
01.1993
Skills
- Digital Transformation & Change Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Business & HR Innovation
- Advanced Learning & Development
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Technology & Digital Implementation
- Leadership & Team Empowerment
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement
- Optimization of Operating Models
- IT Strategy & Governance
- Expert Negotiation
- Agile & Lean Methodologies
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Certificate Data Privacy Officer - SciencesPo Paris - 2021
- Multiple Coursera Certificates
Affiliations
- Tennis (15/4), Golf (17), Running
- Writting lover
Timeline
Digital Strategy Officer
DECATHLON GROUP
01.2021 - Current
Chief Operating Officer, Group Learning & Capability
AXA GROUP
01.2014 - 12.2020
Chief of Staff for Group CIO
AXA GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2014
Chief of Staff for the Global COO
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
01.2008 - 01.2010
Global Head of Data Management
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
01.2005 - 01.2008
Head of Front Office Projects
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
01.2002 - 01.2005
IT Program Manager
AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
01.2000 - 01.2002
Project Manager
DANONE GROUP
01.1994 - 01.2000
Masters Digital Humanities -
Sciences Po Paris
Masters in Banking and Financial Engineering - M.Ed. level -
Toulouse Business School
International Business School -
ISCID
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