Valumen - What’s in a Name?

NICOLAS DOUCERAIN

FOUNDER

Through his various business ventures, Nicolas Doucerain has become a role model for entrepreneurial resilience. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis which paralyzed his company, SOLIC, Nicolas recounted this invaluable experience in his book entitled “Ma petite entreprise a connu la crise.” Nicolas is a champion of free enterprise in France, whether as the founder of the “Entreprendre pour la France” citizens’ movement (2012), the President of the “Nous Citoyens” political party (2016-2018) or the patron of the “Second Souffle” charity. Nicolas Doucerain has established himself as one of France’s leading specialists on “Interim Management.” He has also become a household name in business, receiving vast media coverage.

He founded Valumen on March 6, 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. On October 20, 2020, Doucerain published his second book recounting his business ventures: “Ma petite entreprise a encore connu la crise.” The work has become the go-to reference point for entrepreneurs faced with weathering the storm of a global crisis.

BERTRAND BRUMEL-JOUAN

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Bertrand has over 20 years of experience in managing complex projects as part of large groups and SMEs/SMIs.

After earning an Executive MBA, he worked in operations and management in the retail sector before shifting his focus to providing people with support through company transformations as a member of a consulting firm.

An expert in change management. IMCM®, DCA®, and Leonardo 3.4.5® certified
He joined VALUMEN in 2020, where he is in charge of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial, and Operations Management projects.

ELISABETH AERTS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

An entrepreneur and organization and communication expert, Elisabeth has worked in highly challenging environments. Her signature? Her people skills and her personal commitment to serving her customers.

Elisabeth joined VALUMEN in 2020 as the head of Administration and Manager Relations, where she oversaw VALUMEN’s creation and Manager operations.

Her enthusiasm, good humor, and energy all serve to make everyone around her feel both inspired and at ease.

MICHELLE LAIDET

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VALUMEN ATLANTIQUE

After 28 years of professional experience, Michelle has opted for a field where she can best combine and utilize the skills she’s developed in each of the three areas making up her background.

She first spent ten years in IT, working with companies and in IT consulting for key accounts in the insurance and banking sectors. Next, she joined an HR consulting firm, spending another ten years working alongside decision-makers in the service sector. In 2013, she joined the HR department at an ISE boasting 2,500 employees, fueled by a desire to fully embrace an HR role within a company, overseeing managers and working in close contact.

Michelle came to Valumen Atlantique in January 2021 as the Chief Executive Officer, here to support Loire-area organizations through their transformation projects.