Jean-Etienne Boisseau is the Managing Partner and CEO of Eric Salmon & Partners, a premier international executive search and leadership advisory firm. Elected to lead the firm in 2024, Jean-Etienne oversees a "borderless" global team that has been B-Corp certified since 2023, reflecting a commitment to high social and environmental performance. Based in Paris, he is a specialist in identifying and developing leadership for high-growth, high-prestige sectors, particularly where digital transformation and luxury brand heritage intersect. Jean-Etienne’s leadership philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of operational "step-changes." Before entering the executive search industry, he served as the Deputy CEO of La Maison du Whisky, where he managed a double-digit growth trajectory for a fine spirits distributor with a turnover exceeding €100M. His experience navigating both B2C (e-commerce and retail) and B2B markets across Europe and Singapore provides him with a practical, global perspective that he now applies to executive assessments and organizational design. His career foundation includes significant roles in strategy and large-scale transformation. At THOM Europe (Histoire d'Or), he acted as Chief of Staff to the CEO, leading strategy and launching the group’s e-commerce division. He also led a performance transformation program at the iconic luxury department store Printemps. This operational "grit" is further backed by five years as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, working across France and South Africa on complex strategic initiatives. Jean-Etienne is an alumnus of HEC Paris, where he completed the Master in Management (Grande École) program, and he holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from ITAM in Mexico. As a member of the AESC, he adheres to the highest global standards for executive search. His unique profile—blending top-tier management consulting, C-suite operational experience in luxury/retail, and global firm leadership—makes him a trusted partner for PE-led companies and established brands seeking transformational leadership. Key Leadership & Strategic Pillars The Operator-CEO: Unlike traditional search consultants, Jean-Etienne has lived the challenges of a Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff, allowing him to assess candidates for their actual ability to drive growth and manage P&Ls. Luxury & Digital Specialist: Expert at finding leaders who can balance the "exclusivity" of luxury brands with the "accessibility" and scale required by modern digital and e-commerce platforms. B-Corp Leadership Advocate: As CEO of a B-Corp certified firm, he is a leading voice in "conscious leadership," helping clients find executives who prioritize long-term value and social impact alongside financial performance. Transformation Veteran: Leverages his McKinsey and Printemps background to advise boards on organizational design and performance transformation during critical transition periods. Firm Profile (Eric Salmon & Partners) International Leadership Advisory: Founded in 1990, the firm specializes in long-term relationship building, moving beyond transactional search to act as an ongoing leadership mentor to global clients. Borderless Partnership: Operates as a single global team, ensuring that clients have access to the best talent regardless of geography, with a strong focus on cross-border luxury and consumer markets. Holistic Human Capital Services: Offers a full suite of services including Board Assessment, CEO Succession, and individual Coaching, ensuring that leadership teams are not just hired, but successfully integrated and developed.