I run large operations in logistics and retail and make them simpler to run. — Léa Fontaine, Chief Operating Officer, logistics and retail

Meridia Logistics

Chief Operating Officer

2020 — now · Paris

Accountable for operations across 9 countries: 2,400 people and 41 sites. Reports to the CEO; member of the executive committee.

• Consolidated 31 warehouses into 12 regional hubs; cost to serve down 14% over three years.
• On-time delivery up from 88% to 96% across the network.

Aubrac Cold Chain

Non-executive Director

2022 — now · Lyon

Independent board member; sits on the audit and risk committee.

Halden Retail

VP Operations, Europe

2015 — 2020 · Amsterdam

Ran store supply, distribution and returns for 420 stores in 6 markets.

• Moved all 420 stores to automated replenishment; shelf availability up from 91% to 97%.

Corvane Consulting

Manager, Operations Practice

2008 — 2015 · Paris

Led supply chain and post-merger integration work for retail and transport clients.

Project

Hub network consolidation

Closed 19 sites and moved 1,100 roles into 12 regional hubs without a lost customer contract.

Meridia Logistics2021–23

Project

Automated store replenishment

Rolled out demand-driven replenishment to 420 stores in eighteen months.

Halden Retail2017–18