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Catherine Abonnenc

Speaker Catherine Abonnenc Executive, transformation, governance and leadership expert

Catherine Abonnenc turns critical periods into clear, actionable paths forward. Her focus: change, governance, leadership and the shifting balance of economic power.

Languages
French
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
Formats
Conference, Keynote, Workshop, Panel discussion

Biography

Executive, board member, investor and keynote speaker, Catherine Abonnenc supports organizations when they need to decide, transform and act quickly.

Transform without disrupting

Change management, transition management and reorganization: Catherine helps executives and teams clarify priorities, overcome resistance and move into action.

Collaborate beyond silos

Her approach emphasizes cross-functional cooperation. She shows how to align stakeholders with different interests, improve relationships and rebuild collective momentum.

Governance, capital and economic power

An investor and former President of Femmes Business Angels until 2024, Catherine brings an original perspective to governance, investment and women's role in capital ownership.

Looking at business differently

She also explores unexpected topics such as the influence of smell on emotions, perceptions and decisions, offering a different way to understand behavior in organizations.

Turning critical phases into clear paths forward.

— Catherine Abonnenc
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Conferences

Catherine Abonnenc brings an executive perspective to the moments when organizations need to change, decide and regain momentum.

01

Change Management: Transform Without Losing Your Teams

Overcome resistance. Build commitment.

Why do some transformations mobilize people while others run into resistance? Catherine shows how to build a clear vision and genuinely bring teams on board.

  • Identify the real obstacles
  • Build commitment
  • Embody the change
Ideal for Executives, managers, HR and transformation teams
Format Conference or Workshop · 60 to 90 min
02

Transition Management: Act Fast and Leave a Stronger Organization

Transform under pressure without sacrificing the long term.

Diagnosis, priorities, decisions, mobilization and handover: Catherine explains the stages of a successful transition and how to produce sustainable results quickly.

  • Clarify priorities
  • Accelerate execution
  • Prepare continuity
Ideal for Executive committees, senior leadership teams and companies undergoing transformation
Format Conference or Masterclass · 60 to 90 min
03

Governance: From Compliance to Performance

Govern better to make better decisions.

Risk, cybersecurity, digital transformation, succession and value creation: governance can no longer be treated as a simple compliance exercise. Catherine shows how to turn it into a strategic tool.

  • Secure decision-making
  • Anticipate risks
  • Connect governance and performance
Ideal for Executives, boards, mid-sized companies, family businesses and institutions
Format Conference · 45 to 90 min
04

Women’s Ownership: Power Also Lies in Capital

Make investment a matter of economic equality.

Women are gaining ground in leadership bodies but remain underrepresented in capital ownership. Catherine highlights this blind spot in economic equality and the levers that can help change it.

  • Understand the imbalance
  • Build investment literacy
  • Strengthen financial autonomy
Ideal for Companies, investors, women’s networks, schools and institutions
Format Conference or Panel discussion · 45 to 90 min
05

The Sense of Smell in Business

What if a forgotten sense influenced our decisions?

Memory, emotions, behavior and the working environment: Catherine explores a factor rarely discussed in the business world. She shows how smells affect perceptions and can influence decisions.

  • Understand the influence of perception
  • Connect emotion and decision-making
  • Take a fresh look at the work environment
Ideal for Innovation, leadership, HR, branding and customer experience
Format Inspirational Conference · 45 to 75 min

For which events?

Catherine Abonnenc speaks at the key moments where people, performance and impact matter.

  • Seminars and conventions
  • Leadership committees and strategic talks
  • Product launches
  • CSR and climate events
  • Institutions, schools and universities

Possible formats

Formats adaptable to your goals and context.

  • Inspiring talk
  • Impactful keynote
  • Participative workshop
  • Panel
  • Webinar

Why choose them?

A unique experience serving strong, useful messages.

  • Field experience backing the message
  • Authentic and inspiring stories
  • Human, demanding and accessible approach
  • Tailored content aligned with your stakes
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Videos

Discover Catherine Abonnenc’s insights on women’s leadership, investment and the role of women in the economy.

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The Lab: Innovating to Increase Women’s Engagement 09:07
Interview

The Lab: Innovating to Increase Women’s Engagement

Concrete initiatives to strengthen women's role in investment and entrepreneurship.

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Women’s Leadership: Overcome Barriers and Build Lasting Change 06:07
Short format

Women’s Leadership: Overcome Barriers and Build Lasting Change

Catherine analyzes the obstacles women face and the practical levers that can strengthen their role in organizations.

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Wealth and Investment: A Business Angel’s Perspective 10:32
Interview

Wealth and Investment: A Business Angel’s Perspective

How to combine investment, financial independence, wealth management and societal impact.

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Women’s Investment: A Lever for the Impact Economy 08:52
Interview

Women’s Investment: A Lever for the Impact Economy

How financial education and investment can strengthen women's role in the economy.

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