Marie de Foucaud Joins Richard Attias & Associates as Chief Marketing & Communications Director

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Mar 10, 2016, 01:15 ET

NEW YORK, March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Marie de Foucaud is appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Richard Attias & Associates. Based in New York, she will report to Richard Attias, CEO and founder of his eponyme company.

Marie de Foucaud was previously the Worldwide Communications Director and member of the Executive Committee of Boucheron International, the famous French high-end jewelry brand part of Kering (formerly PPR Group). In her role as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Richard Attias & Associates, she will lead PR strategies, the development of digital platforms & editorial content as well as the company's network animation. With this appointment, Marie intends to follow developing RA&A's brand awareness and strengthen its position among the international leaders in the field of strategic consulting and communication.

Richard Attias declared : "I am pleased to welcome Marie de Foucaud who will bring to our company her expertise regarding 360 international communications. Her experience in agencies along with her extensive knowledge of the luxury industry' standards of excellence will greatly strengthen the influence of our clients and of our brand in the world."

Marie de Foucaud

Marie de Foucaud, a French national, began her career at Nike Communications, a PR firm based in NY, specialized in Luxury. In 2000, Marie joined Publicis Etoile/ Dialog in Paris, where she built the external communications department. After joining Boucheron in 2005 to manage the Press Office, she was appointed PR Director in 2009. Since November 2011, she has held the position of Worldwide Communications Director of Boucheron International. Marie de Foucaud holds a degree from the French business school ESSCA. She is the happy mother of four kids and a sports addict, including for triathlons.

Richard Attias & Associates

Richard Attias and Associates advises nations, governments and corporations to build their global influence, catalyze innovations and facilitate global exchange of ideas and investment projects. Under the leadership of its Founder & Executive Chairman, Richard Attias, the Firm acquired an international reputation in the strategic communication consultancy and international markets. In 2014, WPP - the world's largest global communications group took a 30% stake in Richard Attias & Associates.