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Hello, my name is Solange.

​I am a visionary CEO and entrepreneur in retail with a track-record of driving growth through employee-centric strategies.

With 20+ years’ experience leading global brands such as Boiron, L’Occitane, and Repetto, I pioneered a customer-focused approach long before client experience became retail’s latest buzzword. Leveraging my expertise in launching European brands in North America and creating cost-effective, profitable solutions, I drove revenue increases of up to 300%.

As a leader managing teams of 300+, I demonstrated that prioritizing employee training and career development is the foundation for successful customer engagement. Known for delivering innovative turnaround strategies for brands ready to pivot, I challenge the status quo and thrive in building pioneering opportunities for retail in uncertain times.

Currently, I am spearheading La Rosée Cosmétiques’ first foray into North America as Business Development Manager, establishing a retail presence exclusively with Shoppers Drug Mart and accelerating growth in the Canadian market.

In addition, I lecture at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Management, teaching Leadership in Retail, and serve as President of the Alliance Française in Toronto, a non-profit organization promoting French language and culture. I am an MBA graduate from McGill University, a French Foreign Trade Advisor, and have held advisory roles with Mars Ventures and the French Chamber of Commerce. I am also a proud recipient of France’s Ordre National du Mérite.

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"Choose a job you love and and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Confucius

I've been fortunate to love every job I've had.

As a result, I’ve made it my purpose to ensure that my teams feel the same way. I believe that championing people fosters a positive company culture and drives sustained growth. By leveraging my coaching and leadership skills, I create learning environments where employees feel empowered to build meaningful and innovative retail careers. When inspired and energized, they naturally deliver exceptional, cutting-edge experiences that elevate customer engagement.

I am energized by

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  • creativity

  • innovation

  • agility

  • passion

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  • learning

  • resilience

  • accountability

  • integrity

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  • leadership

  • diversity

  • empathy

  • client-centricity

My journey through retail: from sales leader to CEO to founder

 
Laboratoires Boiron

Laboratoires Boiron

Director of Sales & Training

1989-1996 | Montreal - Vancouver 

 
 
L’Occitane en Provence

L’Occitane en Provence

CEO, Canada 

1999-2009 | Toronto

French Chamber of Commerce

French Chamber of Commerce

President

2010-2013  | Toronto

Repetto

Repetto

CEO, North America

2012-2014 | New York

 
 
Flore Mirabeau

Flore Mirabeau

Founder

2016-2022 | Paris & Toronto

The Radical Retail Method

Retail Academy of Excellence

Founder

2019-present | Toronto

My skills

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Why people call me

  • I design actionable strategies

  • I drive revenue increase

  • I create memorable customer experiences

  • I negotiate complex deals

  • I deliver operational excellence

 
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Why people keep me

  • I am resilient

  • I am inspiring

  • I am entrepreneurial

  • I am driven

  • I deliver on my promise