Ezgi Barcenas

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Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at L'Oréal

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Overview

Ezgi Barcenas is the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at LOréal, leveraging over 15 years of experience in sustainability and international development. An engineer by training with degrees from Harvard and UChicago, she drives the companys global strategy on climate, circularity, and nature regeneration, aiming to transform the business while respecting planetary boundaries.

Originally from Cyprus, Ezgis upbringing on the water-scarce island profoundly shaped her resourceful mindset and passion for sustainable living. She is a strong believer in collaboration and the "power of curiosity. " Ezgi actively participates in community engagement, such as LOréals volunteer initiatives, and is a One Young World alumnus dedicated to empowering youth.

Interesting fact: Her early life experiences in Cyprus, like fetching spring water from mountains with her family, were formative in cultivating her career path in sustainability.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Results Focused

Risk-Accepting

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Sustainability
As Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, she architects and leads L'Oréal's global sustainability programs, focusing on climate transition, circularity, and empowering communities.
Youth Empowerment
As a One Young World alumnus, she is passionate about inspiring and engaging with the next generation of leaders to build a more sustainable and just future.
Sustainable Innovation
She views sustainability as the "ultimate brief for design" and previously oversaw a startup accelerator to pilot and scale innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

Media Appearances

L'Oréal Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Shares Vision. Featured in WWD (Women's Wear Daily)

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L'Oréal Names Ezgi Barcenas as Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer – 5 Things to Know. Featured in Sustainable Tech Partner

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L'Oréal's Ezgi Barcenas on Driving Sustainability and Social Impact. Featured in CNBC TV18

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Work History

3-2024
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at L'Oréal
3-2022
Advisory Council Member for Financing a Sustainable Future series at Business Insider
2-2021
Sustainability Council Member at Adweek
11-2020
Advisory Group Member at The Circulars
8-2021 - 3-2024
Chief Sustainability Officer at Anheuser-Busch InBev

Education

2011 - 2013
MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2005 - 2007
MS from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Insights For Selling To Ezgi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ezgi is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ezgi

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ezgi move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ezgi take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ezgi

Personality Compatibility


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