Marie-Cécile DABADIE
Executive Search
Neuilly-sur-Seine,France
Timeline
Founder & Senior Consultant - Luxury Talents
02.2022 - Current
CELSA PARIS I SORBONNE - M.D., Human Resources
09.1988 - 02.1991
Work History
Founder & Senior Consultant
Luxury Talents
02.2022 - Current
Senior executive recruiter and HR leader with 20+ years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Proven success in building leadership pipelines, driving workforce strategies, and placing C-suite and senior operations executives in luxury and premium industries. Former Global HR Director at Louis Vuitton and LVMH, overseeing 10,000+ employees across 24 global sites. Founder of Luxury Talents (executive search) and Better ask Sam (CEO mentoring), providing measurable impact on business performance, leadership effectiveness, and organizational growth. Recognized for expertise in succession planning, strategic workforce management, executive coaching, and global HR strategy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Education
M.D. - Human Resources
09.1988 - 02.1991
Skills
Consulting
Human resources
Recruitment and hiring
Industry expertise
Talent acquisition
Leadership and people development
Results orientation
People and culture
Summary
I help global luxury brands secure C-suite and senior operations leaders who drive transformation. With 20+ years as a Global HR Director at LVMH, I combine deep industry insight with an unmatched executive network. Luxury Talents delivers precision, speed, and lasting impact—turning critical hires into strategic advantage.
Better Ask Sam is an advisory platform providing confidential counsel and mentoring for CEOs and senior executives in luxury and adjacent industries.