Adrienn Toussaint

Vice President Human Resources – VINCI Airports

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

International HR Executive driving transformation, leadership effectiveness and organisational performance across global industrial, technology, financial services and airport infrastructure businesses. Trusted advisor in executive leadership succession, strategic workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and large-scale transformation in complex international environments. Committed to building the capabilities, organisations and leadership required to drive sustainable business performance and long-term growth, while creating the conditions for people and businesses to succeed together.

Experience

  • Vice President Human Resources at VINCI Airports
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Leading the global People & Organisation agenda for VINCI Airports and member of the Executive Committee. Partnering with the CEO and Executive Committee to align people and organisational priorities with business strategy, operational excellence and long-term growth across the network. Member of the Remuneration Committees of Gatwick, Edinburgh and Budapest Airports. Responsible for leadership, talent, organisational transformation, governance, executive succession, executive remuneration, culture and workforce capability across a global airport and infrastructure business operating in highly regulated, safety-critical and complex international environments. VINCI Airports is the world’s leading private airport operator, with a network of more than 70 airports in 14 countries and 18,500 employees worldwide.

  • Renault Group (Greater Paris Metropolitan Region · Hybrid)
    • Vice President Human Resources – Industry & Quality
      Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Leading the People and Organization agenda for Renault Group’s Industry & Quality functions — 60,000 employees, 25 plants, and a global industrial footprint. Member of the Executive Committee. Partner to the Chief Industry & Quality Officer and his leadership team, driving transformation, talent strategy, and organizational performance in line with Full Power 2027. In charge of People, Organization, and Transformation — from executive succession and workforce planning to capability building and offshoring. Fostering a data-driven, agile HR culture to support competitiveness and sustainable growth.

    • Global Human Resources Director - IS & Digital
      Sep 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Leading the People and Transformation strategy for Renault Group’s global Digital & IT organization — 7,000 employees worldwide focusing on France, Romania, India, Latin-America and Morocco. Member of the Executive Committee. Partner to the Chief IS & Digital Officer, shaping the global people strategy and driving organizational and digital transformation. Scaled global Digital & IT operations, integrated Renault Digital and Sylpheo, and partnered with Ampere and HORSE (JV) on major structural evolutions. Led talent, leadership, and capability development, launching the Digital Academy to accelerate reskilling and digital expertise worldwide.

  • Director, Talent Management and Development, Europe at Nissan Motor Corporation
    Dec 2018 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Heading all Talent Management, Acquisition, and Development activities for Nissan Europe, supporting 15,000 employees across 3 plants, 1 warehouse, 1 R&D center, commercial operations, and the European Headquarters. Leading the People, Capability, and Leadership Development agenda — covering executive succession, talent planning, employer branding, recruitment, and learning strategy. Partnering with business and HR leaders to drive strategic workforce planning, diversity, and leadership excellence. Implemented a Shared Service Center for Talent Acquisition and Learning to enhance efficiency and scalability across Europe. Also served as Regional HR Business Partner for the HR function in Europe.

  • HR Advisor, Functional Affiliate - Alliance Ventures at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
    Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Served as HR Advisor for Alliance Ventures, the joint venture investment fund of Renault and Nissan focused on startups in mobility, manufacturing 4.0, and connected services. Provided HR and organizational expertise to support investment decisions, assessing people, leadership, and capability potential within startup targets. Contributed to shaping the HR and talent perspective of Alliance Ventures’ portfolio strategy, supporting innovation and cross-functional collaboration across the Alliance. This role was held in parallel with Group responsibilities, as strategic advisory assignment for M&A activities.

  • HR General Manager - Global Talent Management and Executive Development at Groupe Renault
    Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    HR partner to global people managers across key functions — Finance, RCI Bank, IS/IT, Connected & Mobility Services, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain — within Renault Group and the Renault–Nissan Alliance. Supported global leaders on executive recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development, contributing to the talent strategy for the top 200 executives worldwide. Played a key role in executive talent governance, coordinating assessment, development, and mobility planning across functions and regions. Actively advanced leadership diversity through the design and delivery of global women development programs within the Alliance.