Thibaud Lavalard
About Thibaud Lavalard
Thibaud Lavalard serves as the Head of IT Finance at Groupe Rocher since 2021, bringing extensive experience in finance and management from previous roles at PwC and various startups in France and Hong Kong.
Current Role at Groupe Rocher
Thibaud Lavalard serves as the Head of IT Finance at Groupe Rocher. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the financial management and strategic oversight of IT operations within the organization. His role involves aligning financial strategies with IT initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Groupe Rocher, Thibaud Lavalard worked at PwC for seven years as a Manager in Audit Financier, Data Analytics & Transformation. His tenure at PwC allowed him to develop a dual expertise in financial auditing and data analytics, focusing on governance transformation. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in financial oversight and strategic analysis.
Educational Background
Thibaud Lavalard has a diverse educational background. He studied at Grenoble Ecole de Management, where he earned a Master's degree in Management with a focus on the Grande Ecole program from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a specialization in Entrepreneurship at the same institution in 2014. He also attended Lycée Michelet, where he completed a Classe Préparatoire from 2008 to 2010, and studied at IHEDN, achieving the status of Auditeur 'Jeune' in 2011.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Thibaud Lavalard co-founded Yourfreebooking.com, a startup incubated at IncubaGEM, where he worked from 2013 to 2015. This experience in the Grenoble region involved developing innovative solutions within the startup ecosystem. His role as co-founder provided him with insights into entrepreneurship and business development.
Internships and Early Career
Thibaud Lavalard completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. Notably, he worked as a Finance & Management Control intern at Bourjois Asia/Pacific in Hong Kong for 11 months in 2014. He also held an internship at Bourjois in Paris, focusing on Corporate Management Control in 2013. These roles provided him with practical experience in finance and management.