Mare Laurent

Founded and scaled an international art publishing and design brand (100+ artists) Built a B2B distribution network across concept stores and design retailers (€600K+ revenue) Defined brand strategy and developed high-impact product collections (wall art, décor, textiles)

Founder & Owner at BLUE SHAKER (2018-01 – Present)

• Founded and scaled an international art publishing and design brand (100+ artists)
• Built a B2B distribution network across concept stores and design retailers (€600K+ revenue)
• Defined brand strategy and developed high-impact product collections (wall art, décor, textiles)
• Led international business development and key account partnerships
• Oversaw end-to-end operations: sourcing, production, logistics (Europe, USA & Asia)
• Exhibited at leading international trade shows

Founder & Owner at FILAMENTSTYLE Lighting (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Designed and developed the FILAMENTSTYLE lighting collection
• Built and scaled the brand internationally across multiple markets (€1M revenue)
• Sourced and managed manufacturing in China, including supplier selection
• Increased brand visibility (Salone del Mobile Milano, M&O Paris, Ambiente Frankfurt…)
• Successfully exited the business in 2018

Country Manager - France & Benelux at KIDDIMOTO UK Ltd (2010-01 – 2015-12)

• Fully remote position with full responsibility for the French market
• Launched and grew KIDDIMOTO France to €800K in revenue
• Secured listings with major retail networks and expanded brand presence through international trade shows

Consultant at ERI Bancaire Luxembourg S.A. (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Provided functional and technical support to banking clients using ERI software, analyzing incidents, troubleshooting system and application issues, identifying root causes, and coordinating their resolution with internal technical teams

Compliance Analyst at AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.A. (2005-01 – 2008-12)

• Managed compliance activities for retail and institutional funds
• Ensured regulatory and internal policy compliance
• Liaised with auditors, regulators, and legal advisors
• Oversaw fund registrations, listings, ISINs, and NAV processes

Financial Controller at AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.A. (2000-01 – 2005-12)

• Managed cash operations, controls, and financial reporting
• Monitored cash flows, reconciliations, and FX transactions via SWIFT
• Ensured reporting accuracy and supported operational teams

Bachelor of Business Management in Business Management – ICOSUP - Metz (1997-01 – 2000-12)

Baccalauréat Economique et Social in Economics and Social Sciences – Lycée Blaise Pascal - Forbach (1996-01 – 1996-12)