Emilie Coulon

Emilie Coulon has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Emilie is currently working as a Project Development Manager at Taking Root since 2022.

Previously, from 2018 to 2022, they worked at PUR Projet, initially as a Program Officer, where they facilitated projects aimed at regenerating ecosystems and strengthening supply chains through sustainable practices. Emilie then transitioned to the role of Program Manager for North America. PUR Projet is a B-Corp that focuses on socio-environmental projects and reinvests profits to support sustainable initiatives.

In 2017, Emilie co-founded the Festival Amour Amer, an awareness-raising event that focused on ocean pollution and plastic waste. Emilie organized various activities and discussions to highlight the importance of adopting sustainable and circular models.

Prior to that, in 2016, Emilie worked as a Business Strategist at StarTechUp Inc. Emilie was involved in the development, pitching, and fundraising for Startup Oasis, which provided integrated solutions for technology-based products. Emilie also played a key role in building partnerships and pitching to investors.

In 2016, they worked as a Communication and Promotion Coordinator at Le Monde. Emilie contributed to various communication and promotional activities during their time there.

Emilie also has experience in digital marketing, having worked as a Digital Marketing Officer at mydays GmbH in 2015. Emilie contributed to the promotion of gifts related to sports, wellness, and travel.

In 2014, Emilie worked as an Editorial Assistant at LA DERNIERE GOUTTE, an independent publishing house. Emilie'stasks included shortlisting manuscripts, proofreading, translating, and working on sales pitches and digital strategies for book distribution.

Emilie'searliest work experience was as a Sales Assistant at Emerson Industrial Automation in 2013.

Emilie Coulon pursued their education in a sequential manner. From 2012 to 2014, they attended Lycée Kléber in Strasbourg, France, where they completed Classe préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles (ECS), specializing in an unspecified field of study. In 2014, they enrolled at Audencia, where they studied for four years before graduating in 2018. At Audencia, Emilie pursued a Master's in Management and Entrepreneurship through the Grande Ecole Program. In 2017, during their time at Audencia, they also had the opportunity to study abroad at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid for a brief period, completing a Master's in Management with a specialization in Business Administration and Management, General.