Leslie Barichella.

Leslie Barichella is an experienced entrepreneur and recruitment specialist based in France. She is the founder and General Director of two companies: LB SEARCH and START ODDITY.12

Professional Background

Leslie Barichella started her career as the Head of Research at Alexander Hughes, an international executive search firm, from 1997 to 2000.2 In January 2000, she founded LB SEARCH, a recruitment company specializing in finding managers and directors with an entrepreneurial mindset for large international groups and SMEs.12

In November 2016, Barichella founded START ODDITY, a recruitment agency focused on finding international associates and partners for startups and scale-ups.124 This company has built a specialized network of over 20,000 entrepreneurs, making it the largest of its kind in Europe.2

Expertise and Approach

Barichella's expertise lies in identifying and recruiting entrepreneurial profiles who have successfully run their own ventures. She believes these individuals are the most effective in driving transformation and managing change within established companies.2 Her approach emphasizes:

1. Understanding the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs
2. Evaluating candidates based on their entrepreneurial experience
3. Focusing on the human aspect of digital transformation rather than just tools

Education and Skills

Leslie Barichella holds a BAC+5 degree (equivalent to a Master's) in Communication and Journalism-related programs from the Université Paris-Sorbonne.2 She is proficient in English and Italian, in addition to her native French.2

Professional Philosophy

Barichella strongly believes that entrepreneurial profiles who have succeeded in their own ventures are best suited to drive transformation and manage change in established companies. She emphasizes the importance of finding individuals who can adapt quickly and understand the challenges of both corporate and startup environments.23