Our people

With a Master’s degree in Social & Human Sciences from the University of Paris V, Urszula began her career in recruiting at a firm specialized in the pharmaceutical industry.
In 2010, she joined Hudson Global Resources, where she focused on headhunting for upper and middle management positions in the fields of retail, distribution and industry.

She joined Valtus in 2018.
Urszula is in charge of Sales Directors, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officers.

A graduate of ESC Lille, Florence began her career in B to B HR benefits, working in business development and marketing. She joined Valtus in 2003, creating the Talent Team in 2006.

Florence is in charge of CEOs and Managing Directors.

Christophe Mare has nearly 20 years of experience in services, digital usage, transformations, complex situations, and crisis management. A graduate of Dauphine and the Institut Mines-Telecom Business School, he began his career at Arthur Andersen before joining Deloitte’s « Restructuring » team. He then held the position of M&A Director at Groupe La Poste, managing acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures in Europe and France. As Deputy COO in a listed UK group, he streamlined activities and launched many diversifications. In 2019, he took over as CEO of Groupe Nice-Matin, reorganizing to address new digital usages. Most recently, he was Deputy CEO of La Provence/Corse-Matin, where he implemented the transformation project for Corse-Matin. His career strengthens Valtus’s Restructuring practice at the European level.

Christophe joined Valtus in 2024.

Thierry Butlewski has over 25 years of experience in the management and transformation of SMEs and mid-sized companies.

A graduate of the University of Paris X Nanterre and Neoma Business School, he began his career at Arthur Andersen before taking on CFO roles for both French and international companies.

Over the past 12 years, he has worked as an interim manager, completing no fewer than 10 assignments with Valtus as General Manager and Chief Financial Officer. He has in-depth knowledge of SMEs and mid-sized companies, as well as LBO and crisis contexts. His expertise in strategic and operational management strengthens Valtus’ restructuring practice on an international scale.

Thierry joined Valtus in 2024.

Frank Besson has 30 years’ of experience with Tier 1 automotive suppliers. An engineer by training, he began his career at Plastic Omnium, holding various leadership positions for nearly twenty years. He then became president of Calsonic Kansei’s French entity, overseeing P&L, post-M&A integration of Magneti Marelli and sales development. In 2020, he joined Forvia (formerly Faurecia) as General Manager of Faurecia Clarion Electronics Europe, where he successfully led a major restructuring. His expertise in strategic management and his global vision of industry and tech make him an asset for Valtus, strengthening the industrial practice on a European level.

Frank joined Valtus in 2024.

Aymeric has over 20 years of experience in managing large service companies facing complex situations worldwide.

A graduate of the EDHEC business school, Sciences Po Lille with an MBA from the ESSEC Mannheim business school, Aymeric has held several positions in General Management, International Sales, Operations and Project Management in Europe, Africa and Asia (Médecins du Monde, Michael Page, Western Union FSI, International SOS, Aggreko).

He joined Valtus in 2015.

With 5 years of experience in recruiting executives and senior executives, Salma is passionate about talent identification and professional development.
Salma holds a degree in Law and Management, with a focus on Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility.

She joined the Valtus Managers Team in 2023, where she is in charge of the CFO function.

Murielle holds a Degree in International Business from Caen University. She began her career as a Marketing and Communications Director within international groups and start-ups in the Insurance, High-Technology and Luxury sectors. In 2005, she moved into Executive Search and specialized in direct approach and evaluation of top managers for French and International client companies in many sectors. She joined Valtus in 2016.

Murielle is in charge of Chief Operations Officers (COO), R&D Directors and Marketing Directors.

Graduated with a Master’s degree in History from La Sorbonne, Céline began her career in the communication sector. With 25 years of experience in recruitment, she worked extensively as a consultant in Executive Search firms, supporting clients in the Industry, Operations, and Technical Services sectors. In 2017, she joined an HR Tech scale-up as a Talent Acquisition Manager. At the end of 2024, Céline joined the Managers Division at Valtus, where she is responsible for the Information Systems Management function.

Holding a Law Degree from Université Paris II Assas, Béatrice started as an in-house lawyer within an insurance group. After a year as an MP Assistant, she joined a cabinet specialized in executive search. She has more than 25 years’ experience in middle and top management Executive Search across all business sectors. She joined Valtus in 2014.

Béatrice is in charge of HR Directors, Legal Directors, and Communications Directors.

Isabelle Obrecht began her career in Human Resources by holding operational and strategic positions at Mondelez, l’Oréal, Accenture and Roche pharmaceutical laboratories.

At L’Oréal, she took the opportunity to enrich her HR career with experience in sales as Key Account Manager, developing the L’Oréal Paris brand with perfume chains.

For 6 years, she strengthened her expertise in change management as HR Director in charge of the retail activities of the Richemont Group’s watch and jewelry subsidiaries in France, by leading the luxury business transformation project.

Over the past 4 years, she has successfully carried out several transitional HRD assignments for SMEs under LBO (BPI, Parella, Talentia and then Nuxe) in various contexts: turnaround strategies, restructuring or strong growth.

Isabelle has been enthusiastically accompanying decision-makers of SMEs, ETIs and subsidiaries of international groups in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, luxury brands, retail and consulting sectors for over 20 years. She joins Valtus in 2022.

A graduate of ESC Amiens, Sophie Baccetti began her career in communications and media before moving into head hunting in 2004. In 2006, she joined SIRCA Executive Search, where she specialized in direct approaches to middle and top managers on behalf of SMEs, mid-size companies and large groups, both French and foreign, in a variety of sectors. She joined Valtus in 2013.

Sophie is in charge of Project Directors.

With more than 25 years of experience managing French subsidiaries of major US consulting firms, Jérôme has successfully overseen several multicultural transformation projects in Europe and Africa, specializing in high-tech, telecommunications, media and public service industries, including French healthcare.

He joined Valtus in January 2019.

Arnaud has over 25 years of experience in the FMCG industry; his career led him to hold various positions in marketing & sales, in France as well as in Europe within leading international organizations (Nestlé, Kimberly-Clark, Coca-Cola, Sara Lee). He later became CEO of Intersnack France for 5 years leading its return to growth and the revitalization of its main brands (Vico, Curly, Monster Munch).

He joined Valtus in 2017.

Emmanuel is an Aeronautical Engineer graduated from ISAE-Sup’Aéro and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

He has 25 years of experience in large international firms as well as SMEs in the automotive industry, cosmetics, luxury, wholesale and retail sectors.

Emmanuel started his career at Renault in the Industrial Engineering and Corporate Audit departments. After his MBA, he occupies several Marketing and Brand GM positions for global beauty Brands with L’Oréal.

In 2008, he becomes General Manager of an SME in the retail sector, to conduct the business turnaround under LBO.

Pursuing an international career, he then joins the Estée Lauder group where he drives the development of the MAC Cosmetics brand in the EMEA region. In 2016, he is appointed VP of International Sales to lead the brand’s growth strategies and digital transformation on a global scale.

Emmanuel joined Valtus in 2022.

A graduate of the EDHEC business school in France, Frédéric began his career at Michelin where he was Regional Director for a number of international subsidiaries. He then joined Sodexho heading up international development of Motivational Solutions, and ran the Africa region.

He joined Valtus in 2009.

Graduated from Sciences Po Paris, Yann-Etienne Le Gall has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources.

He began his international career at Schlumberger, where he held various positions within the Human Resources department, before joining Forvia, formerly Faurecia, as Vice President in charge of HR development. He then became HR Director of Groupe Rocher, where he took part in transforming the group into the first mission-driven company before being appointed Deputy Managing Director.

He joined Valtus in 2023.

A graduate of the HEC business school in France, and Chartered Accountant, Thierry began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he specialized in mergers & acquisitions and corporate restructuring. After creating and selling his own company, he held various senior management positions including at Atos Origin.

He later developed an independent practice in restructuring and turnaround.

He joined Valtus in 2009.

A graduate of the ESCP business school in France, Bertrand began his career in Audit for Matra Hachette and Arthur Andersen.

He subsequently held several operational positions in business before entering the world of private equity. After an initial experience with an interim manager firm, he joined Valtus in 2008.