Our team
With our skills and experiences we share a proactive, relevant and engaged way to operate for our clients
Béatrice Lévêque
Founder
How to stand out from competitors – and be heard – with all the digital noise?After 15 years experience at Ogilvy and Porter Novelli, Beatrice shares with the team and clients, her own vision of public relations.
“I am always encouraging my clients to take a step back from their day to day agenda and take a higher view perspective on their own market. I try to put myself in their shoes and analyse the news through their experience in order to make their stakes relevant within the Big Picture.”
Beatrice’s role is to participate with the team, placing the client’s views and activities back into their broader context for an efficient communication programme and crafting messages that stand out of the crowded media agenda.
“I am trying to take the best of my experience garnered from big agencies, whilst providing current edgy, insights with the quick actions of a start-up. My goal is to propose a unique angle, and contribute to building a trusting relationship which is likely to ensure the success of the programmes which we define and implement for our clients ».
Céline Puff Ardichvili
Managing partner
“ Effectively communicating a CSR strategy has nothing to do with being somehow super cool” It’s business. HR, energy efficiency isses, employer brand, marketing, differentiator against the competition, purchasing policy, risk management, and RFPs which are very real and down to earth enterprise issues. It’s our role to address them within global communication programmes, aimed at stakeholders, including staff.”
Celine spent over 17 years working in technology gaining experience with innovative clients through her work at award winning PR agencies, including Shandwick, Hotwire, ….) and three years with a marketing role within a client’s business. Additionally Celine completed a Masters degree at University Paris Dauphine where she studied sustainable development for international organisations and gained real and practical expertise on the topic.
Lorella Contardo
Account director
Lorella has been developing her skills through her 6 years of experience in PR agencies. She has worked on the exposure of international clients such as AccorHotels Group, British Airways, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Five Guys.
In 2018, she joins LookSharp to develop the Lifestyle and Consumer expertise.
Her vision of the job? Guide her clients according to their issue and address the right content at the right time, to the proper target and through the proper channel: relevance, creativity, reactivity.
Human contact being a core value in PR, Lorella has developed a network of journalists and influencers as well as an in-depth expertise of the hospitality sector.
“What captivates me most in my job? The need to constantly reinvent the way we communicate, to adapt our strategies to each different player, to, eventually, optimize the visibility of our clients”
Agathe Alexandre
Senior Consultant
Deeply interested in history, literature, and social issues, Agathe got into a renowned and intensive foundation degree in literature called hypokhâgne. Over the course of her studies at Sciences Po Toulouse, she specialised in communication after a first experience at Angelo Sensini Communication, a PR agency in Paris.
Having previously worked in the press relations department of a large cosmetics group and a Lifestyle PR Agency, she joined Look Sharp in May 2021. Within this agency, Agathe is now able to combine her personal convictions with her professional skills to work with companies and have a positive impact on the planet.
« Curious by nature, and committed to the subjects I am passionate about, I’m
motivated to work in PR as it gives me the opportunity to immerse myself in new
areas with any client I work with. »
Léna Derudder
Consultant
After studying law, Léna decided to pursue her studies in communication. After a Master’s degree in Digital, E-business & Social Media, and a MBA in Event Marketing & Cultural Communication, Léna has developed a strong interest in PR. She had the opportunity to work in various sectors (music, tech, DIY, home, consumer) during her different experiences in agencies. Léna has worked with brands such as Vahiné, Barilla, and Ariel on their PR strategy. Wishing to evolve in a sector specialized in sustainable development and energy transition, Léna joined Look Sharp in January 2023. She now wishes to be an actor of change, giving voice and visibility to companies / brands that want to make a professional transformation.
“What excites me the most about PR? The fact that I am building daily relationships with journalists and influencers on topics that will make a difference. Delivering the right message at the right time is the key to good communication. Curious and passionate, this commitment to companies and brands motivates me daily and pushes me to surpass myself to contribute to the client’s development
Charlène Charbuy
Consultant
After graduating with a degree in Economics and Management, Charlène pursued her studies, communication-oriented, with a Master’s degree in Political and Social Sciences, specializing in media, from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.
Before joining Look Sharp, Charlène spent a few years in the public sector as a press officer at Santé publique France (the National Health Agency) and 2 years as a corporate/tech PR consultant in another PR agency.
Eager to work for committed players whose activities have a positive impact on the ecological transition, she has chosen to join Look Sharp in 2024 to put her skills to good use for companies sharing the same values, and to help build a more sustainable future.
“What do I like about press relations at Look Sharp? Being able to give visibility to companies and players with a real willingness to make a difference, working with journalists who share this same desire and who are responding to essential societal issues.”
Marion Soissons
Consultant
After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in administration and a Master’s degree in trilingual international affairs, Marion turned her career towards the field of communications.
With almost two years’ experience, she has worked with French and international B2C clients (technology and entertainment sectors).
Marion developed a strong interest in impact communications and press relations, initially focusing on social issues, in particular working with pro bono clients involved in major societal initiatives. This commitment naturally led her to the Look Sharp team, where she now focuses on highlighting environmental initiatives.
“What thrills me about press relations is their ability to enable us to shine a light on issues we believe in deeply. They can be a transformative, inspiring force, and generate a positive impact on our world.”
Hortense Cointe
Office Manager
After spending 25 years in the field of sports and media, Hortense would like to give a deeper meaning to her everyday life and get a fresh start in an another direction. Conscious and aware of today’s environmental issues the world is facing, she is now working in a committed firm. Curious and versatile,
Hortense is operating the administrative follow-up, the general services, the treasury, the internal communication and so on. Priorities are constantly changing, thus, she must find solutions on short notice ! Perfect match when you have a tendency to hyperactivity !
« It was love at first sight with Look Sharp. I never get bored and the working environment is peaceful. I’m being perceived as the « office mother » and I must admit that I love it ! »
Léo Vyckemans
Consultant
Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, Léo is further enhancing his skills by pursuing an MBA in Public and Influence Communication. With several experiences in 360° communication within various organizations (Hermès, Lendosphere—a crowdfunding platform dedicated to renewable energy—and the Ministry of Ecological Transition), Léo is now focusing on public and press relations.
He improved his expertise at a tech-focused agency before ultimately deciding to return to his core values, dedicating himself to topics that are particularly close to his heart: the environment, ecology, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
“What excites me about communication is its potential to catalyze change. At Look Sharp, I can apply my skills to support committed organizations that align with my values, helping them communicate effectively and authentically.”