Florence Waliczek
About Florence Waliczek
Florence Waliczek serves as the Global Category Leader for T&E, Retail & Professional Services at Groupe Rocher, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, primarily at Coty, where she worked in various roles from 2004 to 2020.
Current Role at Groupe Rocher
Florence Waliczek serves as the Global Category Leader for T&E, Retail & Professional Services at Groupe Rocher. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France, France. Her role involves overseeing category management and developing strategies to enhance the company's offerings in the retail and professional services sectors.
Career at Coty
Florence Waliczek has an extensive career at Coty, where she held various positions over a span of several years. She began as a Chemist in the Industrial Chemistry Laboratory from 2004 to 2005. She then participated in the Graduate Program from 2005 to 2007, followed by roles such as Global Aerosols Lead Buyer from 2009 to 2011 and Senior Regional Buyer for Aerosols & Makeup from 2011 to 2014. She continued to advance her career as Global Sourcing Director for Makeup (Third Party Manufacturing) from 2014 to 2017 and Global Sourcing Director for Fragrances (Third Party Manufacturing) from 2017 to 2018. Her last roles at Coty included Procurement Director for New Initiatives in the Luxury Division from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Florence Waliczek studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Lille, where she focused on Process & Formulation. She achieved the degree of Ingénieur Chimiste from 2000 to 2003. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in chemistry and formulation, which she applied throughout her career in the cosmetics and beauty industry.
Professional Experience Timeline
Florence Waliczek's professional journey spans multiple roles and responsibilities within Coty. She worked as a Chemist from 2004 to 2005, followed by her participation in the Graduate Program from 2005 to 2007. She progressed to various buyer and director roles from 2009 to 2020, including positions focused on aerosols, makeup, skincare, and fragrances. Since 2020, she has been with Groupe Rocher, furthering her expertise in category leadership.