Elise Druart
About Elise Druart
Elise Druart serves as the HR Manager for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong academic background in political science and law, and has played a significant role in promoting diversity and inclusion within the company.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Elise Druart serves as the HR Manager for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, she oversees human resources operations across these regions. Her responsibilities include managing HR strategies, implementing policies, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. Druart's role is pivotal in fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement within the organization.
Career Progression at Brown-Forman
Druart has had a long tenure at Brown-Forman, beginning in 2002 as an Assistante de direction - Office Manager. Over the years, she has progressed through various HR roles, including Spécialiste RH and Responsable comptable et ressources humaines. From 2016 to 2021, she served as Manager RH France, where she contributed to the company's HR strategy. Her extensive experience within the organization has equipped her with a deep understanding of its operations and culture.
Education and Expertise
Elise Druart has a strong educational background in political science and law. She studied at Institut d'Etudes politiques de Lyon, earning a Diplôme de Sciences Politiques in Droit Européen et administratif. Additionally, she obtained a Diplôme universitaire de technologie in Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations from IUT de Nantes. Her studies also include a year at Sciences Po Paris for Prépa ENA and a High National Diploma in Marketing and European Law from the University of Wales, Swansea.
Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion
Druart has been actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives at Brown-Forman France. She aligns her efforts with the company's commitment to the Charte de la Diversité, focusing on creating an inclusive workplace. Her contributions have played a significant role in the company's recognition as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) since 2016 and as GPTW for Women in 2020, highlighting her impact on organizational culture.
Key Achievements at Brown-Forman
Elise Druart played a crucial role in the transition of Brown-Forman France from a coordination office to a fully-fledged subsidiary in 2014. This significant change involved restructuring and enhancing the HR framework to support the company's growth in the region. Her leadership in this transition has been instrumental in establishing a robust HR foundation that supports employee development and organizational objectives.