Celine Torracinta

Global Brand Equity & Communication Director at Yves Rocher

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

Senior Marketing & Communication Leader | Global Brand Transformation | CMO Track | Beauty, Health & Retail With 20 years of experience across beauty, retail, optical and DIY sectors, I combine strategic vision with pragmatic execution. My strength lies in shaping brand strategies and making them actionable; turning concepts into clear roadmaps that deliver results. I thrive with my hands in the dirt, translating bold ambitions into concrete, measurable impact. I’ve built my expertise across B2B, B2C and B2B2C ecosystems, giving me a 360° perspective on how brands create value along the entire chain: from professionals to consumers, from product innovation to retail experience. Currently, I lead a 60-person global team as Global Brand Equity & Communication Director for a major beauty brand. My mission goes beyond communication: I drive the global repositioning of the brand, ensuring its voice, identity and equity are consistently activated across every touchpoint (retail, digital, media and PR). I am recognized for my ability to federate teams and stakeholders. I know the value I bring, yet I lead with humility, building alignment, creating clarity, and advancing collectively. What drives me is not just achieving results, but doing so in a way that engages people and builds lasting momentum. Key strengths >Pragmatic brand transformation: from strategy to execution > Global brand repositioning & equity building > Strategic & operational marketing (B2B, B2C, B2B2C expertise) > Actionable 360° communication & content strategies > Media strategy, buying & performance-driven activation > Team leadership (60+ people, Comex level) > Stakeholder influence & cross-functional collaboration > Change management & innovation mindset > Energetic, positive and solution-driven: always finding a way forward > Multicultural environments | French, English, Spanish

Experience

  • Global Brand Equity & Communication Director at Yves Rocher
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • EssilorLuxottica (15 yrs 4 mos)
    • FRANCE Marketing and Communication Director
      Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 · 8 mos

      Member of the Executive Committee, leading a team of 45 across marketing, communication, media and customer loyalty for a multi-brand, multi-product and multi-service portfolio. Covering both B2B and B2C environments, from go-to-market plans to shopper engagement, my focus was always on translating ideas into execution with measurable impact. Key highlights > Designed and delivered go-to-market strategies for major product innovations > Aligned brand & product portfolio strategy with business priorities > Orchestrated 360° marketing and communinication campaigns (media, digital, trade, PR) with performance focus > Strengthened EyeCare professional loyalty programs and B2B partnerships > Improved shopper journey, in-store experience and training > Focus on Team developpment and expertise Growth >> Bridging strategy and execution, while rallying teams and partners with pragmatism and energy to move forward collectively.

    • BBGR/ NIKON FRANCE Marketing & Communication Director
      Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Executive Committee member, leading a 30-person team in marketing and communication for both branded and white label portfolios. I played a central role in strengthening Nikon’s brand presence in France, the #1 global market, while also driving the performance of our white labels ; a unique dual responsibility requiring both the management of a global brand equity and the pragmatism of building competitive, no-name offers. Key highlights > Contributed to the growth of Nikon in France, reinforcing its position as a leading brand on the market > Partnered closely with Nikon Japan, guardian of the brand’s equity, to influence global roadmaps > Simultaneously developed white labels, ensuring competitiveness and volume growth while preserving profitability > Designed and implemented go-to-market strategies, media & content activation, and trade marketing initiatives across B2B, B2C and B2B2C channels >> This role was a true stretch leadership experience: from defending and amplifying a global equity brand to growing agile white labels, while aligning local market priorities with international brand guardianship.

    • ESSILOR FRANCE // Marketing Director Brands, Services & Media
      Oct 2017 - Oct 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Executive Committee role, leading Essilor’s brand, product and media strategy for the French market. Scope combined portfolio management, product innovation go-to-market and consumer engagement, with a strong focus on aligning brand equity and business priorities. Key highlights >Defined and executed the brand & product portfolio strategy (Essilor, Varilux, Eyezen) to strengthen market positioning >Designed and implemented go-to-market strategies for product innovations, from concept to execution >Led consumer media plans (media buying, brand content, 360° campaigns), with measurable impact on awareness and preference >Shaped and delivered the Myopia roadmap in France, driving innovation, communication and professional engagement >Built, managed and developed a 12-person team, fostering expertise across product, brand and media disciplines

  • Personal project - 6 months backpacking in Asia at Personal Project
    Feb 2007 - Aug 2007 · 7 mos

  • Product manager at Lapeyre
    Jul 2004 - Jan 2007 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Full responsibility for the product portfolio (windows & shutters), covering the entire value chain from sourcing and pricing to retail animation and performance monitoring. A role with strong early accountability on both strategic and operational levers. Key highlights >Defined product strategy and portfolio development, including make or buy decisions (internal factories vs. external suppliers, e.g., Somfy) >Built and delivered business cases, briefs and product launches from concept to market >Set pricing & commercial policy to drive competitiveness and profitability >Developed marketing content and sales pitches for store teams and customers >Drove in-store activation across 120 stores, both in permanent displays and promotional periods >Monitored business performance (sales & margins) and implemented corrective actions to maximize impact >>An early career experience that gave me end-to-end ownership of product, pricing, marketing, communication and sales, building strong pragmatism and business acumen.

  • Business Development at Saint-Gobain Building Distribution
    Oct 2003 - Jul 2004 · 10 mos

    Mission within a small “consulting-style” team to identify and create new retail concepts for home improvement and living in the French market. A role combining market analysis, strategy design and operational implementation. Key highlights >Conducted market studies and competitive analysis to identify unmet needs and gaps in the French retail landscape >Designed and tested innovative store concepts from scratch, including consumer insights, business case, strategic positioning and operational model >Successfully developed 2 validated concepts, including Aquamondo, a new retail format dedicated to bathroom and water-related solutions >>A foundational experience that confirmed my appetite for listening to customer needs, turning insights into strategy, and transforming strategy into concrete, real-world projects.