Business Strategist & Media Executive | 15+ Years Building Partnerships in Media, Tech, Sports, and Entertainment | Creator Economy Expert
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As a visionary leader in the media landscape, Françoise Nottrelet has consistently demonstrated her ability to transform ambitious goals into tangible results. Her strategic acumen shines through her track record of negotiating high-value distribution deals and orchestrating global expansion initiatives.
At Lagardere Active (later acquired by M6 Group, Canal +, and LVMH) where she spent over a decade working across both business and content roles as SVP of Global Media Distribution, she generated annual revenues exceeding $60M in the TV Business department.
At Afrostream, the pioneering "Netflix for African and African-American" content, she managed Business, Content, and Programming, successfully scaling operations across 40 countries in both European and African markets.
Her expertise in forging strategic partnerships has been pivotal, particularly at StarNews Mobile where she collaborates with over 120 partners, including major telecom providers like Orange or MTN. A standout achievement was spearheading a major partnership with MTN to launch 'Africa Foot,' a digital pop-up TV network covering the Africa Cup of Nations.
DRIVING BY GROWTH AND RESULTS
Françoise's dedication to maximizing audience engagement and delivering exceptional business results stems from her deep passion for creativity and innovation. Her commitment to growth and operational excellence has consistently made her a standout leader in the dynamic media landscape. Through her comprehensive skill set and wide-ranging experience across StarNews Mobile, House of Podcasts, Afrostream, My Zen TV, and Lagardere Active, she always demonstrated her ability to drive transformation and success in the ever-evolving digital media sector.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Throughout her career, Françoise has excelled in building and leading multicultural teams in complex international environments. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and cultural awareness, enabling her to effectively manage diverse teams across multiple continents. Her skill in nurturing relationships with key industry stakeholders has been crucial in securing and maintaining partnerships with global organizations, from the United Nations to major telcos and publishers.
CONTENT & DIGITAL INNOVATION
Françoise stands at the forefront of digital innovation, masterfully navigating the evolving landscape of media technologies including replay, SVOD, fast TV, OTT, audio, streaming.
At House of Podcasts, she has led the refresh of storytelling for global organizations like the UN, producing over 50 creative projects spanning video, podcasts, photography, audiobooks, and e-learning activities for diverse clients including book publishers. Her content expertise was further demonstrated at My Zen TV, where as Managing Director, she orchestrated the transformation of the wellness channel's product offering into a digitally-centric, data-enabled service. Under her leadership, the channel reached over 85 countries with more than 40M subs, culminating in the successful launch of their streaming service.
EDUCATION & FUTURE WAVE
Françoise's academic background combines creativity and business acumen, with a Master's Degree in Media, Design, and Art. She's also a graduate of the prestigious French School of Art & Design, "École Boulle."
She has shared her expertise on "Innovation and Business in the Media" at Clark University's Department of Mass Media Arts (MA, USA).
She is actively shaping the future of media professionals as a senior lecturer in the MBA Communication and Media Production program at EFAP (International School of Communication, France).
CULTURE & PASSION PROJECTS
Françoise, a native of the Caribbean, is fluent in both French and English. Having traveled to over 50 countries, she brings a unique global perspective and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity to everything she does. Beyond her professional achievements, she is an advocate for #EqualRights.
Her interests span a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, backgammon, art exploration, meditation, and travel.
In 2021, her passion for film led her to co-found the Ciné Club, a social impact initiative that has grown into a vibrant community of over 1,700 members who bond over their shared love of cinema and entertainment.
As an avid golfer, she launched 18 Shades of Golf in 2024 to celebrate the diversity of the sport. Bringing together golf enthusiasts who elevate the game beyond tradition.
Françoise is open to living anywhere in the world, as long as it offers "great people, great weather, and great wifi".
