Anne-Claire d'Izarny-Gargas is an exemplary entrepreneur with a passion for luxury and wine & spirits. With her extensive experience in international marketing, she was able to establish a strong high-end brand in a versatile sector. She founded and led Vape Rituals to a presence in 28 countries over a period of 5 years with agility and foresight to market trends and regulations. In 2018, she succeeded in selling Vape Rituals to French sector leaders who aimed to add a premium touch to their offer. Anne-Claire is now seeking further stimulating challenges. She pursued graduate and master's programs in business strategy and marketing and business & tax law at ESSEC Business School and Université Panthéon Assas, respectively. Anne-Claire is a wine and spirit connoisseur and holds a Wine & Spirit Education Trust diploma at the expert level.

Before founding Vape Rituals, Anne-Claire served in different capacities at leading organizations, including Moet Hennessy Europe Marketing and Communication at LVMH, where she developed an in-depth understanding of the luxury industry, and Orange Business Services' TV & Video Advertising Group Product Management, where she honed problem-solving and innovative skills. Anne-Claire also worked as an intern in Corporate Communication at Burson-Marsteller.

Presently, Anne-Claire is the CEO and founder of SLAINTE, a company dedicated to bringing new life to old liquor by reimagining traditional recipes and techniques. As a highly creative and innovative businesswoman, she also serves as Associé - Business Developpement at STUDIO Add.