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Elena Chadaigne

Chief Communications Officer

Jurisdiction

France

Notable Employer

  • Global Head of External Communications & Media Relations at Ingenico

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Global Head of External Communications & Media RelationsNotable
2023 - 2025

Defined and executed Ingenico’s global PR strategy repositioning the brand as a fintech and software-driven leader across EMEA, APAC and NAR. Strengthened C-suite visibility (CEO, CTO, CSO) and media influence through high-value relationships with tier-one outlets (Reuters, FT, CNBC, Forbes, Les Échos). Led crisis and issue response in collaboration with Legal, HR and Product, maintaining brand credibility under pressure. Directed regional PR agencies and implemented measurable KPIs optimizing global budget allocation.

Head of Communications & Corporate PR
2020 - 2023

Built and led the communications strategy for a B2B SaaS scale-up in workplace digitalization. Developed international brand positioning and PR campaigns supporting Series B fundraising and expansion across Europe and North America. Partnered with founders and investors to strengthen visibility, reputation, and strategic narrative.

Education

Masters of CommunicationsMGIMO/Sciences Po
Present

Skills

Core skills0
Languages4

Languages

English
French
Italian
Russian