Ludovic Codazzi
About Ludovic Codazzi
Ludovic Codazzi serves as the Retail Identity & Design Manager at Yves Rocher, where he oversees flagship store windows, equipment, and retail communication across global markets. With a background in multimedia project management and graphic design, he has held various roles within the company since 1996, contributing to design and ecodesign initiatives.
Current Role at Groupe Rocher
Ludovic Codazzi serves as the Retail Identity & Design Manager at Groupe Rocher since 2021. In this role, he plays a crucial part in the development and management of flagship store windows and equipment for Yves Rocher. He leads design and ecodesign initiatives for retail spaces, ensuring that the brand's identity is consistently represented across various locations. His responsibilities include overseeing the management of store equipment suppliers and coordinating international local manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Yves Rocher
Prior to his current position, Codazzi held multiple roles at Yves Rocher. He worked as the Communication Manager from 2007 to 2016 in Rennes, Bretagne, where he was responsible for managing retail in-store communication. He also served as the Studio Director from 1996 to 2006 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, contributing to the brand's visual identity. Additionally, he was the International Retail Communication Manager from 2016 to 2021, focusing on ensuring consistency in brand messaging across global markets.
Early Career and Other Roles
Ludovic Codazzi began his career in multimedia project management, working at Etat-Major de l'Armée de Terre in 1993 and at Centre Pompidou in 1991. He also gained experience as a Graphic Designer at Bossard Consultants in 1992. In 2012, he took on the role of Communication Manager at Club Entreprhand_SGRMH for one year. These positions provided him with a diverse background in communication and design.
Education and Expertise
Codazzi studied at Lycée Henri Loritz in Nancy, where he achieved his Baccalauréat. He furthered his education at GOBELINS, l'école de l'image, specializing in graphic design, communication, photography, digital, print, and video. He earned a qualification as a multimedia designer/director, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in design and communication.
Responsibilities in Retail Design
In his current role, Ludovic Codazzi is responsible for managing the design to manufacturing process for merchandising displays, furniture, and all store equipment at Yves Rocher. He oversees the retail brand identity and storytelling for the brand's 3,000 shops worldwide, ensuring that each location reflects the core values and aesthetic of Yves Rocher.