Jamal Hamama
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Olivia Le Bris began transforming data into strategic insight at Toulouse Business School, where she majored in corporate finance and broadened her outlook with a semester in London. “Seeing finance applied in different cultural contexts changed how I approach problem-solving,” Olivia says. This international experience shaped her approach to leveraging data for business value.
Early at Chanel’s Manufactures de Mode, Olivia automated monthly budget reports with advanced macros. Her initiative helped her team save significant time and achieve greater accuracy. She introduced Power BI dashboards, trained colleagues, and established high-quality analytics as a core practice in decision-making.
As Olivia progressed from intern to fixed-term controller within Chanel’s Europe Watches and Jewelry division, she brought a refined expertise in the luxury industry, delivering strategic financial insight and contributing to the excellence of one of the Maison’s most prestigious divisions. Her colleagues recognized her as an expert in ERP systems, including SAP, Essbase, TM1, AX, Hyperion, Anaplan, and NetSuite. Olivia ensured data accuracy, performed comprehensive analytical checks, and translated insights into clear actions for cross-functional teams.
Leading Transformation in the Luxury Sector
At Alaïa, Olivia led sales and operations planning transformation. She built strong partnerships with sales, supply chain, production, and finance colleagues. Olivia identified and solved stock and depreciation challenges and introduced improved product lifecycle analytics, enabling faster, more informed decisions. Her cash flow projections fueled Alaïa’s capital expansion from 5,000 to 75 million euros.
When Olivia joined Van Cleef & Arpels through Richemont Group’s internal mobility program, she brought her data-driven approach to international contexts. She adapted her insights to fit different markets and developed solutions tailored to each team. “Every market, every team has its rhythm. Look for ways to listen closely and create solutions for each need,” Olivia says. This approach strengthened the impact of analytics on business strategy.
Leadership, Partnership, and Future Direction
Olivia sees finance as a force for business transformation. She drives progress by building forecasting models, scenario plans, and dashboards that help teams anticipate change and deliver results. Olivia makes data accessible for every stakeholder, especially during market volatility or operational change.
As a leader, Olivia mentors controllers at Alaïa, encourages their professional growth, and builds a culture where data and insight drive improvement. She also serves on the board of her family’s holding company and applies her analytical focus at a strategic level.
Colleagues praise Olivia for her curiosity, teamwork, and calm, collaborative manner. She brings a strategic perspective informed by detailed analysis. “The best solutions grow from understanding the story behind the numbers and bringing that insight to the team,” Olivia says.
A Vision for Continued Impact: Looking to the Future,
Olivia focuses on using data to achieve strategic success. Her experience at Chanel, Alaïa, and Richemont shows her strength in guiding luxury brands through change and growth. The global luxury goods sector is projected to generate $471.2 billion in revenue in 2025, with an annual growth rate of about 2.9 percent through 2030. These projections illustrate ongoing opportunities and rising complexity for data-driven leaders, according to Statista and Bain & Company.
Olivia brings a record of innovation, results, and collaboration across borders. Her experience will support the next phase of data-driven transformation in the global luxury sector.