Role Model
Claire Brugnago
“Trust yourself, say what you want and go for it!”
| Business Unit: | Henkel Beauty Care |
| Division: | Henkel Beauty Care |
| Job title: | General Manager Henkel Tunesia |
Question 1
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I had no concrete idea or dream regarding my professional life but I have been strongly influenced by the entrepreneurship spirit of my parents. They created their own business, I grew with it and I have therefore often thought about following their model meaning managing business and people.
Question 2
What has motivated you to take on a position of high responsibility within Henkel?
My strongest motivation is my willingness to continuously learn which I am convinced is a major factor of success. Working in a challenging international environment, managing and developing people are also strong motivations.
Question 3
What were the milestones in your career and are there people or circumstances that have favored your career?
Each cross departmental move I made was a key milestone. In the last decade, I actually moved from business controlling to marketing and sales positions. All these steps including an international assignment opened my way to where I am now: General Manager. I would never have gone this far without strong coaching and support from some of my passed managers to whom I am extremely grateful.
Question 4
What is your advice to women seeking to build careers?
Trust yourself, say what you want and go for it!