Victoria Chanial
About Victoria Chanial
Victoria Chanial serves as the Executive Vice President of Communications at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in corporate communications, having held various roles at TotalEnergies and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Current Role at Faurecia
Victoria Chanial serves as the Executive Vice President Communications at Faurecia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees all communication strategies and initiatives for the company. Additionally, she holds the title of Director of Publication, where she manages the publication processes and ensures effective communication within the organization.
Previous Experience at TotalEnergies
Victoria Chanial has extensive experience at TotalEnergies, where she worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2021. Her roles included Deputy VP Communication for the Refining & Chemicals division, Senior Press Officer to the EVP Refining & Chemicals, and Head of Corporate Media Relations. She also served as a Press Officer for Exploration & Production in Italy and managed People & Change Management during her tenure.
Background in Media and Government
Before her time at TotalEnergies, Victoria Chanial worked at the Ministère des Affaires étrangères français as Chargée de mission presse at the French Embassy in Italy from 2006 to 2008. She also gained experience in journalism as a reporter at France 2 for seven months in 2006. This background provided her with a strong foundation in media relations and public communication.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Chanial has a diverse educational background. She studied at ESCP Business School, focusing on Marketing and Media. She also attended Université libre de Bruxelles, where she studied Philosophy, and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne for Political Science. Additionally, she completed preparatory classes at Lycée du Parc for the prestigious ENS Ulm, equipping her with a broad skill set in communication and public affairs.
Involvement in Communication and Sustainable Development
Victoria Chanial is actively involved in communication, public affairs, and sustainable development initiatives. Her work emphasizes the importance of effective communication strategies that align with sustainable practices, reflecting her commitment to these critical areas within her professional roles.