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Emilie Benoit-Vernay

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Director of Sales EMEA at Shopify
📍 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Benoit-Vernay is the Revenue Director for EMEA at Shopify, where she leads revenue-generating teams and drives scale and innovation. Her extensive background includes managing and growing Shopifys partner ecosystem across Europe. She holds an International Masters in Management from SKEMA Business School and certifications from INSEAD.

While her public profile is focused on her professional achievements in the tech and e-commerce sectors, she is recognized for her significant contributions to the industry. Her career reflects a deep commitment to empowering merchants and partners to foster growth within the commerce landscape.

She was nominated for the "Prix de la Femme d’influence économique 2020" (Economic Woman of Influence Award 2020).

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director of Sales EMEA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Priorities

Topics Emilie cares about

EMEA Commerce
As Revenue Director for EMEA, she is responsible for driving growth and supporting merchants and partners in a region that represents 27% of Shopify's merchant base.
AI in Commerce
She shares insights on how "agentic commerce" and AI are reshaping consumer discovery and purchasing habits, emphasizing the need for trust and identity in this new era.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director of Sales EMEA
Shopify
1-2024 - 12-2025
Director of Partnerships EMEA
Shopify
2-2022 - 2-2024
Head of Southern Europe Partnerships
Shopify
11-2018 - 2-2024
Country Manager France
Shopify
8-2015 - 3-2018
Strategic Business Development Manager - France
The Other Store - The OZ
In the press

Media appearances

Shopify revamps EMEA team for growth. Featured in Startup Magazine (UK)
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Shopify: Emilie Benoit‑Vernay takes over as Director of Partnerships EMEA. Featured in FashionNetwork.com
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Education
2000 - 2003
International Masters In Management
SKEMA Business School
1998 - 2000
Bi - Deug
Université Paris Nanterre
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