Head of Disability and Diversity at Bouygues Telecom

Involvement in associations: a first trigger for action

I would say that what has had the biggest impact on me is the school's commitment to associations. I was president of the Zaza Soa association, which works in Madagascar. This experience was a catalyst in my career, guiding me towards my current profession.

My involvement in the EM Normandie Business School humanitarian association, all the project management and activities that took place throughout the year, as well as the humanitarian mission to Madagascar, is something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

A natural passion for social commitment

I've always had a natural attraction for social involvement, influenced by my family upbringing. This concern for others has shaped my career path. My experience of associations helped me to identify what I liked to do, both in terms of the way I worked and the direction I wanted my professional actions to take.

My year's involvement with associations helped me discover what really motivated me and what gave meaning to my work.

When I had to decide which direction to take, particularly for my first internship, I based a lot of my decision on my experience with the association. I wanted my day-to-day life to be similar to the one I'd had with the Zaza Soa association.

Discovering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

While exploring different opportunities, I discovered Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a field that combines social and environmental commitment with companies' economic objectives. This sector allowed me to merge my knowledge of business with my interest in social commitment, which led me to look for internships in this field.

First CSR experience: the disability and diversity mission

I joined Goods to Know, an agency that develops awareness-raising tools to help companies promote diversity.

This experience has enabled me to understand the challenges of diversity in business and to feel that I belong in this field.

My first CSR internship, focusing on disability and diversity, was a revelation. Meeting the agency's founder, who is so passionate about her job, was a determining factor.

At Goods to Know, I learnt a lot about diversity and disability. My job was to create communication material, run stands in companies and tackle these subjects in a fun way. The agency has developed a lot of animation tools around the subject of disability and diversity, gender equality and they are also very active on other subjects of diversity, such as the inclusion of LGBT+ or people from different origins and generations.

All this helped me to deconstruct my own stereotypes and to blossom in this role.

Transition to a corporate position: Groupe Rocher

I then joined the Groupe Rocher for my work-study track. I joined an ‘Inclusion and diversity’ team, which enabled me to discover the internal challenges faced by large companies when it comes to implementing diversity initiatives. I learned to navigate complex structures, which enriched my understanding of these issues.

My career path enabled me to acquire a global vision of diversity management, from both an operational and strategic point of view. This helped me to find my first job, as I had a wide range of expertise on the subject.

Joining Bouygues Telecom: a new challenge

I joined Bouygues Telecom at the end of my work-study track and my Master 2, in which I specialised in HR at EM Normandie Business School. I joined Bouygues Telecom as Disability and Diversity Officer. The position, which had existed since 2004, represented a major challenge: renewing the actions in place while continuing to raise awareness and promote the values of diversity within the company.

Follow your intuition and find meaning

My advice is to follow your intuition and look for meaning in what you do.

Whether we're working in an association or a professional environment, it's important to find the motivation that drives us forward and challenges us on a daily basis.