ELÉNA POUGIN

ELÉNA POUGIN

Mentored by Virginie Delisle Haugou, Deputy CEO in charge of product at A.P.C.

Masters in communication, Media and Creative Industries – SCIENCES PO

Eléna is a master’s student at Sciences Po, Paris studying communications, media and creative industries. Her passion is the intersection of fashion and journalism, and she has written for French media outlets including Le Monde, Libération, Marie Claire and Vogue. Eléna is also a project manager at Chanel where she helps develop content for international public relations campaigns in the fragrance and beauty divisions.

Impact of mentoring

Looking back on her experience, Eléna revealed that “LeadHers’ mentoring program has been a springboard for the start of my career. Virginie helped me to structure my ideas, convictions, and experiences in order to put them to good use in the preparation of my professional project.”

Her mentor, Virginie Haugou-Delisle, ex-Deputy General Manager in charge of product at A.P.C., provided her with valuable insights. Eléna learned emotional intelligence in the workplace and was able to meet with prominent professionals from the luxury sector thanks to Virginie. She qualifies LeadHers’ experience as magical and definitely a springboard for her career.