Florence Rivat
About Florence Rivat
Florence Rivat serves as the Head of Legal at Evaneos since 2019, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies such as Mirakl and Sisley Paris. She has a strong background in legal strategy, compliance, and managing legal operations across various sectors.
Work at Evaneos
Florence Rivat has served as the Head of Legal at Evaneos since 2019. In this role, she has led significant initiatives, including the overhaul and deployment of a new partnership contract for a network of over 600 travel agencies. Her responsibilities also include managing legal aspects related to GDPR compliance, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing programs.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Evaneos, Florence Rivat held various legal positions. She worked as Head of Legal at Mirakl for one year from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she was Senior Legal Counsel at Sisley Paris from 2009 to 2018, and Legal Counsel at Rexel from 2008 to 2009. Her earlier roles include Legal Counsel at Look Voyages in 2003 and Legal Counsel at Danone Waters for eight months in 2003-2004.
Education and Expertise
Florence Rivat has a strong educational background in law. She studied at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, where she earned a D.E.A in Droit comparé (droit de la concurrence) from 2000 to 2001. She also studied Droit Européen et Droit International at the same university from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, she achieved a Maîtrise in Droit des affaires et fiscalité from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and completed two DU MEDIATEUR programs at Institut catholique de Paris in 2017 and 2018.
Legal Operations and Compliance
Florence Rivat has expertise in deploying legal operations, focusing on digitalization, process improvement, knowledge management, and training. She has played a key role in ensuring GDPR compliance through audits and recommendations. Additionally, she managed the legal aspects of the COVID-19 crisis, addressing risk analysis, legislative changes, and developing action plans for various sectors.
Leadership in Legal Strategy
Florence Rivat has experience in creating and managing legal departments. She has defined legal strategies and implemented roadmaps, objectives, and KPIs. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning legal operations with organizational goals and ensuring compliance across various legal frameworks.