Emilie Benoit-Vernay

Emilie Benoit-Vernay is the Director of Partnerships EMEA at Shopify, a position she assumed in February 2024.1 In this role, she is responsible for leading and growing the partner ecosystem within Shopify's EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) markets.23

Career at Shopify

Benoit-Vernay has been with Shopify since 2018, where she has held various positions:

• Previously served as Head of Partnerships for Southern Europe2
• Transitioned to her current role as Director of Partnerships EMEA in February 20241

Her appointment is part of Shopify's efforts to strengthen its EMEA leadership team and drive growth in the region.4

Professional Background

Prior to joining Shopify, Benoit-Vernay held numerous business development leadership roles supporting international expansion of companies in the USA, APAC, and Europe.3 This diverse experience has likely contributed to her current role overseeing Shopify's partnerships across the EMEA region.

Achievements and Recognition

• Nominated for the "Prix de la Femme d'influence économique 2020" (Economic Woman of Influence Award 2020) in October 20201
• Completed the INSEAD Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers Programme in November 20231

Role and Responsibilities

As Director of Partnerships EMEA, Benoit-Vernay is tasked with:

• Overseeing Shopify teams working with solutions and technology partners3
• Empowering merchants and partners in the region to continue growing2
• Contributing to Shopify's expansion in the EMEA region, which is vital to the company's global ambitions2

Benoit-Vernay's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "emiliebenoit".1