Based in Paris, Jean Vigneron is a core member of Egon Zehnder’s Retail, Apparel and Luxury Good Practice, specializing in executive search and talent advisory for the creative industries. With a deep understanding of creative leadership dynamics, Jean's expertise extends beyond the identification and recruitment of top-tier creative executives to include strategic counsel on optimizing organizational structures for enhanced creativity, agility, and innovation. His experience equips him to effectively advise senior leaders on driving transformation and fostering cultures conducive to sustained creative excellence and business performance.
I’m fascinated by how the digital revolution is redefining jobs and corporate strategies, and passionate about helping clients to define their goals and find the best possible talent for achieving them.
Before joining Egon Zehnder, Jean was a partner at Agent Secret, an executive search firm dedicated exclusively to creative industries, where he built and strengthened executive teams for globally recognized brands. He is also the co-founder of Second Nature, an interior design firm serving a diverse clientele of corporate and private sectors, demonstrating his hands-on experience and entrepreneurial spirit within the creative business context. Jean’s holistic perspective, combining executive search expertise with strategic organizational insights, positions him as a trusted advisor to top leaders on shaping future-ready, innovative, and resilient creative teams.
Jean earned a BS from the University of London and a master’s degree in management and marketing from Sciences Po Paris. Outside work his interests include craftsmanship, the fine arts, and oenology.
