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Gregory Baratte Waidlich

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Global Head of Open Innovation at CHANEL
📍 New York, New York, United States

As Chanels Global Head of Open Innovation, Gregory Baratte Waidlich leads venture capital investments, strategic partnerships, and startup programs. With over two decades in luxury goods at Chanel and LVMH, he specializes in digital transformation and e-commerce. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business Schools Advanced Management Program.

He has a passion for building and developing diverse new teams that challenge the status quo and create a positive impact. He actively supports and co-hosts events for inspiring entrepreneurs and investors, with a particular focus on empowering and working with female founders.

He was the first person to launch a luxury brands e-commerce presence back in 2001.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Open Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Open Innovation
He leads Chanel's global open innovation practice, managing venture investments, strategic partnerships with startups and academic institutions, and internal innovation programs.
Luxury E-commerce
A pioneer in the field, he has over 25 years of experience and was the first to launch a luxury brand online in 2001.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Global Head of Open Innovation
CHANEL
4-2022
Global Long-term Development Team, Head of special projects
CHANEL
1-2018 - 3-2022
Global Head of One Chanel.com & Global Digital Services
CHANEL
1-2015 - 12-2017
Vice President Ecommerce and Digital Marketing (New York)
CHANEL
11-2011 - 12-2014
Executive Director / Head of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing (New York)
CHANEL
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Education
8-2021 - 2-2022
Advanced Management Program (AMP)
Harvard Business School
1996 - 1999
Master of Science - MS
EDHEC Business School
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