Episode 140: Florence Paoli | International Careers, Inclusive Leadership & Embracing AI

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we’re joined by Florence Paoli, Marketing Director at Reckitt, whose career spans France, the UK, the Middle East, and now Australia, to explore International career, inclusive leadership and how to embrace AI. Originally from Lyon, France, Florence grew up with a strong foundation of respect, trust, safety, and hard work. After completing a business and marketing degree, Florence discovered her love for business and marketing strategy. Determined to build an international career, she later joined Reckitt as a Assistant Brand Manager on Nurofen, beginning a decade-long chapter in the UK. With a clear vision of going global, Florence later moved to Dubai, where she spent three years working across developing markets - navigating new cultural dynamics and broadening her leadership perspective. 4 years ago she relocated to Sydney to become Marketing Director for the ANZ region, bringing with her a truly international lens on brand building, consumer centricity and inclusive leadership. In this episode, we explore: How apprenticeships can accelerate marketing careers What it takes to build a truly international path and how to adapt to the cultural differences between countries How to intentionally design a global marketing career What being a truly inclusive leader means How to develop your authentic leadership voice Florence’s story is a powerful example of what happens when strategic ambition meets cultural curiosity - and why stepping outside your comfort zone can fast-track your growth in sales and marketing.

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