Claire Dorland-Clauzel

Claire Dorland-Clauzel (born 15 November 1954 in Rennes, France) is a French businesswoman. From 2008 to 2018 she was the executive vice president of Michelin’s brands, sustainable development, The Michelin Guide and external relations. She also was a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.

Biography

Claire Dorland-Clauzel studied khâgne at the lycée Henri-IV and obtained a master in History at La Sorbonne. She also obtained a doctorate in Geography at the Paris institute of Géographie and is an alumnus of the école nationale d’administration (class of 1988).

Claire Dorland-Clauzel started her career in the French public administration in 1988, at the department of treasury, in charge of foreign investments operating in France. In 1993, she took the lead of Christian Noyer's cabinet when he was promoted head of the department of treasury From 1995 to 1997, she became the chief of staff for the director of the treasury department, In 2009, she managed Michelin’s first worldwide communications campaign. In June 2012, she was also given the supervision of public affairs, Michelin Lifestyle and Michelin Travel Partner, which made her the supervisor of the Michelin Guide, which she says is a crucial component of Michelin’s “brand content” strategy to communicate on the quality of the products it caters to its customers. In December 2014, she was appointed executive vice president of Michelin’s brands and external relations.

From March 13, 2017 to 2018 she also was in charge of sustainable development and mobility for the Michelin group. In this role, she supervises the organization of Movin'On, a global conference on sustainable mobility which picks up the baton from the Michelin Challenge Bibendum event.

The first edition took place in June 2017 in Montreal, Canada. Michelin presented “Vision”, a concept wheel and tire that is airless, smart, uses 100% biodegradable bio-based materials and 3D printing.

In February 2018, she announced her departure from Michelin, to run a wine business, le « Château La Tuilière » in the Bordeaux wine-growing region.

Awards Chevalier of the National Order of Merit Chevalier of the Legion of Honour