Nicolas Floquet
About Nicolas Floquet
Nicolas Floquet serves as the Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer at Hearst, where he has worked since 2004, and also holds the position of Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer at Hearst Fujingaho since 2018. He has extensive experience in business operations, marketing, and brand management across various international markets.
Work at Hearst
Nicolas Floquet has been with Hearst since 2004, currently serving as Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer. In this role, he oversees operations and enhances brand management for a diverse portfolio of international and domestic brands, including Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's Bazaar. His responsibilities also include the publication of multimedia content across various platforms, such as print, digital, and voice. Additionally, he has held the position of Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer at Hearst Fujingaho since 2018, focusing on business development in the Japanese market.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hearst, Nicolas Floquet held several positions in various companies. He worked at Mufg in the Americas as a Marketing Officer from 1998 to 2000 in New York. Following that, he served as Deputy Finance Director at Perenco from 2000 to 2002 in Paris. He also worked as a Credit Analyst at Lcl from 1995 to 1998 in France. His role at Petit Bateau as Chief Operations Officer from 2002 to 2004 in Troyes further contributed to his extensive experience in operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Floquet has a strong educational background in business. He studied Commerce and Business at Emlyon Business School from 1992 to 1994. He then pursued a Master of Business Administration at the University of Connecticut from 1994 to 1995. In 2016, he attended Executive Education programs at Stanford Graduate School of Business, further enhancing his expertise in business management and operations.
Background
Nicolas Floquet has an extensive career spanning over two decades in various sectors, including finance, marketing, and operations. His international experience includes significant roles in both the United States and France, as well as in Japan. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of global markets and business strategies, particularly in the areas of B2C e-commerce, CRM services, and digital marketing.