Leading Through Change: A Conversation with Virginie FAUVEL, CEO of Harvest

Host: Kath Easthope, CEO and Co-Founder, Boardwave

Moderator: Younes Zemmouri, Partner, Five Arrows

Speaker: Virginie Fauvel, CEO, Harvest

Sponsor: H.I.E.C

Scaling a company is rarely straightforward -  it demands bold vision, sharp execution, and the ability to continually evolve as a leader.

At this intimate Paris gathering, Virginie Fauvel, CEO of Harvest, will share her perspective on leading through transformation in fast-moving, private equity-backed environments. With a career that spans executive roles in financial services, entrepreneurial ventures, and now leading one of France’s top financial software firms, Virginie brings a rare depth of experience to the table.

In a candid fireside conversation, she’ll reflect on:

• Navigating complexity at scale -  Leading through growth, pressure, and change
• Shifting gears -  Adapting leadership style from corporate to PE-backed contexts
• Talent as a growth lever - Building high-performing teams and shaping culture in times of change

This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of France’s most experienced and reflective scale-up CEOs - and to connect with a trusted group of founders and leaders building ambitious businesses across Europe.

Virginie Fauvel is CEO of Harvest, France’s leading financial software business. Before joining Harvest, she held senior leadership roles at Allianz, BNP Paribas, and Euler Hermes, where she led major digital transformation and innovation initiatives. Virginie also brings deep experience in private equity-backed environments and currently serves as an independent board member for several high-growth businesses across Europe. Her unique combination of tech fluency, financial expertise, and people-first leadership makes her one of the most respected figures in the French scale-up ecosystem.