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Françoise Lavertu Stevens

Co-Founder at Desteia

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Françoise Lavertu Stevens is co-founder at Desteia[1][3], a supply chain optimization technology company[2]. Stevens brings over 20 years of experience leading teams across technology, automotive, electrification, consumer packaged goods, and retail sectors, including roles at Tesla, LVMH, L'Oréal, and Walmart[2]. At Tesla, Stevens served as Country Director and General Manager from August 2015 to January 2019, overseeing the Southeast USA and Latin America regions[7][8]. Prior experience includes director-level positions at El Palacio de Hierro and Walmart[9][10]. Stevens also co-founded South View Studio and Utelias[5][6], and serves as an independent board director for Solfium, Spectrum, and Logistics Properties of America[2][4]. Stevens holds a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Marketing from McGill University and a Master of Science in Management, Mathematics and Statistics from HEC Montréal[11][12].

Profile introduction
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. Over 20 years leading high performing teams in a variety of sectors (Technology, Automotive, Electrification, CPG, Retail) at Tesla, LVMH, L’Oréal, Walmart. . Building Supply Chain Optimization Technologies . Disciplined, entrepreneurial, strong on scaling businesses and achieving results in fast paced environments. Resourceful, adapts easily to changing priorities, maintains a positive attitude and strong work ethic. . Solid communicator with ability to develop networks, breaking silos and getting buy-in. Curiosity and learning agility . Board Director (Spectrum, Logistics Properties of the…

Career history

  1. Co-FounderMay 2023 to presentDesteia
  2. Independent Board DirectorApr 2022 to presentSolfium, Spectrum & LPA
  3. Co-FounderFeb 2019 to May 2023South View Studio
  4. Co-FounderJan 2020 to Apr 2023Utelias
  5. GM Southeast USA & LatamSep 2016 to Jan 2019Tesla
  6. Country Director & GMAug 2015 to Dec 2016Tesla
  7. Director of Marketing & Brand PartnershipsSep 2009 to Sep 2015El Palacio de Hierro
  8. Director of PurchasingSep 2008 to Sep 2009Walmart

Education

  1. Bachelor of Commerce, International Business and Marketing1992 - 1995McGill University
  2. Masters of Science in Management, Mathematics and Statistics at HEC Montréal1995 - 1996
  3. Baccalauréat, Business and Economics at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres1989 - 1992

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