Arnaud HAEFELIN

After earning a PhD in economics and an MBA from the University of San Diego, he began his career at Crédit Lyonnais in M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) in Argentina, then worked for groups such as Pierre Balmain, as Managing Director of Perfumes, and Kering (formerly PPR), as Special Advisor to the Chairman of Redcats on assignment at Ellos, the leading mail order company in the Nordic countries. In 2001, he took over Gainerie 91 in an LBO. He workes to make this SME one of the undisputed leaders in the manufacture of boxes and displays for major luxury groups. He is also vice-president of the CFMA (French Confederation of Crafts) and secretary-general of the ANEPV (National Association of Living Heritage Companies).