Julien Chevignon
About Julien Chevignon
Julien Chevignon serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific at YouGov, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and expansion in the region since 2018. He previously held various leadership roles at YouGov and Nielsen, and has been a lecturer at Essec Business School since 2008.
Current Role at YouGov
Julien Chevignon serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region at YouGov since 2018. In this role, he has played a key part in expanding the company's presence in the Asia Pacific market. Chevignon has leveraged a participative panel of 5 million people worldwide to enhance YouGov's research capabilities. His leadership focuses on integrating research expertise with industry experience to strengthen YouGov's systematic research and marketing platform.
Previous Experience at YouGov
Before his current position, Chevignon held multiple roles at YouGov. He served as the Chief Executive Officer for France from 2011 to 2017, and briefly as the Chief Executive Officer for Southern Europe from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's growth and strategic direction in various European markets.
Experience at Nielsen
Julien Chevignon worked at Nielsen in various capacities. He was the Consumer Pricing and Portfolio Europe Region Manager from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Client Consulting for Unilever Hair Global from 2003 to 2009. His roles at Nielsen involved managing client relationships and developing pricing strategies across Europe and North America.
Educational Background
Chevignon studied at Lycée La Martinière in Lyon from 1992 to 1995 and later at Lycée Du Parc from 1995 to 1998. He earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Data Sciences & Business Analytics from Essec | Centralesupélec between 1998 and 2002. Additionally, he was involved in student leadership as Treasurer of a Junior Consulting School Society at Essec from 1999 to 2001.
Teaching Role at Essec Business School
Since 2008, Julien Chevignon has been a lecturer at Essec Business School in France. His teaching role complements his extensive industry experience, allowing him to share insights on consulting, marketing, and data analytics with students. This position reflects his commitment to education and professional development in the field.