TL;DR – I am a dual French-British national and have lived and worked on several continents. I thrive on diversity, flexibility, creating and seizing opportunities to turn complex challenges into long-term successes. I have two master’s degrees and a PhD and have held leadership positions in various industries for global corporations and international organisations.
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Treasure hunting has always been a passion, from seeking rare minerals in the beautiful forests of Alsace to spotting clownfish and dugongs in South-East Asian waters. It’s about engaging astute observation, deep exploration, and sensitivity to self and the environment. It is also about knowing when to slow down or accelerate – have you ever revved up a powerful engine on a motorbike?
Two master’s degrees in management sciences and a PhD in economics from prestigious French universities laid the foundations for a fulfilling career in energy and project finance for world-leading corporations. Alongside, I made pioneering contributions to higher education and cross-cultural editing for international organisations. As a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches and an accredited Master Coach, Mentor, and Supervisor, I’m fully committed to supporting ambitious professionals, pushing boundaries, and driving excellence for sustainable personal and organisational growth.
Global corporations and international organisations I worked with: ABB, Alstom Power, Cegelec, European Commission, OECD, and the University of Strasbourg. And many others around the world that deliver cutting-edge, bespoke services and solutions: the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Asian Development Bank, World Bank, investment banks, private investors, law firms, engineering and environmental consulting firms. They all specialise in the design and execution of ambitious, complex transformative projects, bringing visionary ideas to life through expert planning and innovative execution in their field.
My style is marked by sensible pragmatism, smart adequate flexibility and energic determination, all inner and acquired traits that I keep nurturing.
Words speak for themselves
“I have gained so much from working with Francoise as a coach. There are many executive coaches on the market but finding one who is effective, can genuinely support you on your development journey and who mixes original approaches with years of experience is difficult. Francoise is one of these people” – VP, Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Francoise Orlov 