Lara Verona

Lara Verona is a seasoned professional in the travel retail sector with extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning. Since September 2015, Lara has served as Foodservice Performance Manager and Financial Controller at Lagardère Travel Retail, overseeing financial operations for subsidiaries in Italy, France, Netherlands, and Czech Republic, as well as managing investment reviews. Prior to this, Lara held the position of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for Northern Europe at Sonepar, where responsibilities included financial reporting for multiple business units and strategic planning. Lara's earlier career includes roles at Lafarge as a Business Analyst, at Equalis Capital Management as an Independent Consultant, and at EY and PwC as a Senior Consultant focusing on M&A and strategic due diligence. Educational qualifications include an MBA from HEC Paris, and degrees from Esade, Università Bocconi, and ESSEC Business School.