‘Be patient and persistent. Impact takes time…'

What attracted you to study at King’s?

I was drawn to King’s for its strong reputation in law and its international outlook. The LLM in Competition Law offered a rigorous academic framework combined with a practical, policy-oriented approach. Studying in London also meant being at the heart of European and global regulatory debates.

What’s your favourite memory of your time at King’s?

My favourite memory is the intensity of classroom discussions, where students from diverse backgrounds and countries challenged each other’s perspectives.

Outside class, informal debates with peers often continued late at the pub just across from the Maughan Library. That combination of academic rigour and intellectual exchange made the experience stimulating and formative.

After graduating, you spent nine years in politics and advocacy. What was your favourite role in this period?

My favourite role was advising within French and European institutions, particularly at the Ministry of Labour and the European Parliament. It offered a unique advantage to shape public policy while navigating complex political environments.

Working on issues such as financial regulation and social policy, I learned how to balance technical expertise with political constraints. It was especially rewarding to contribute to decisions with tangible impact on citizens and to engage in European-level negotiations.

You also worked for the French Red Cross. What was your role there? 

At the French Red Cross, I have been leading 21, its social innovation accelerator. My role focuses on supporting entrepreneurs developing solutions for major social challenges such as disability, ageing, child protection and poverty.

This involves structuring programmes, building partnerships with public and private actors, and ensuring that innovations can scale effectively. The objective is to translate innovative ideas into concrete impact for vulnerable populations across France.

You’re now the CEO of 21. Can you tell us about that role?

As CEO of 21, I oversee the strategic development of the accelerator and its programmes. We identify and support entrepreneurs whose solutions address social vulnerabilities, helping them test, refine and scale their innovations.

I also work to strengthen cooperation between public institutions, civil society and private stakeholders. The ambition is to make social innovation more systemic, ensuring that effective solutions reach more people and contribute to long-term social transformation.

Most recently, you won the Social Action accolade at the 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards. Can you tell us about that?

Receiving the Social Action Award was a true honour, a meaningful recognition of the work carried out with 21 and its partners. It highlights the importance of social innovation in addressing complex societal challenges.

Beyond personal recognition, I see it as a collective achievement reflecting the impact of the entrepreneurs we support. It also reinforces the strong connection between my academic experience in the UK and my current commitment to public interest leadership.

Finally, what advice would you give to King’s students and alumni wanting to be change-makers?

Stay intellectually curious and grounded in real-world challenges. Build bridges between sectors rather than staying within silos. Change often comes from collective action, not individual effort.

Finally, be patient and persistent. Impact takes time, but consistency and clarity of purpose are key to driving meaningful transformation.