Axelle Calatayu-Matray Takes Charge as Chief Finance and Performance Officer at Villa Eugénie

Villa Eugénie, a premier events company renowned for its innovative approach to fashion shows, luxury events, and creative productions, has appointed Axelle Calatayu-Matray as its new Chief Finance and Performance Officer.

Calatayu-Matray, with a rich background spanning over two decades in finance and strategic planning, took up her new role, marking her entrance into the event production and luxury sectors with a promise of steering Villa Eugénie towards new heights of operational excellence and financial performance.

Before joining the prestigious ranks of Villa Eugénie, Calatayu-Matray carved out a significant niche for herself in various industries, demonstrating her versatility and strategic insight.

She played a critical role as CFO for a diverse range of startups and SMEs, where she provided comprehensive finance services to support businesses at different stages of their development. Her previous experiences include impactful tenures at Shiseido as Global Finance Director and Burberry, where she was Global Senior Finance Partner for Beauty, underscoring her proficiency in managing financial strategies for global brands within the luxury and cosmetics sectors.

Villa Eugénie, with its rich 30-year history of creating over 1000 fashion shows and events worldwide, stands at the intersection of fashion, luxury, and contemporary culture. The company is celebrated for its creative conception, production capabilities, and innovative approach to event management, serving an illustrious list of long-term clients including Hermès, Chanel, Dior Homme, Moncler, and Dries Van Noten.