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Dounia Zellou

Film Director

Dounia Zellou
Paris, France

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year

Film Director

Danse Demain

  • Directed award-winning documentary exploring dance as a catalyst for societal change.
  • Regular speaker on the transformational power of dance in education, health, and organizational systems.
Sep 2019 - Present
6 years 6 months
Paris, France

Global Leadership Coach & Trainer | Systemic Transformation Facilitator | Culture Consultant

Independent

  • Design and deliver leadership programs and executive coaching for global companies, institutions, and evolving business school organizations—focusing on power skills, decision-making, and relational intelligence.
  • Advise executive committees during key transitions (growth, M&A, stakeholder change), identifying systemic and relational challenges and providing strategic recommendations to strengthen cohesion and alignment.
  • Facilitate transformational learning experiences—blending creativity, somatics, and systemic insight—to foster collaboration, resilience, and cultural coherence.
Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
2 years 11 months
Paris, France

Manager | Senior Consultant | Consultant

Financial Markets Consulting

  • Led major transformation projects for Tier 1 & 2 asset and wealth managers (AXA IM, BNP PAM, BP2S, Meeschaert), including digital onboarding, regulatory reporting, loan fund operations, and process optimization—managing full-cycle delivery from governance to execution.
  • Collaborated directly with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery.
  • Defined and implemented target operating models (RACI, POC, KPIs, SLAs) and facilitated executive workshops to secure stakeholder buy-in.
Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
2 years 6 months
Paris, France

Product Marketing Advisor

Société Générale Private Banking

  • Led tender responses (€15M–€100M) for SG 29 Haussmann Asset Management, targeting institutional clients.
  • Co-developed tailored asset allocation proposals with bankers and portfolio managers.
  • Revamped commercial materials and created innovative reports to enhance client impact.
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
6 months
Paris, France

Sales Assistant, Structured Products

Société Générale Private Banking

Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
3 months
London, United Kingdom

Summer Intern, Global Equity Finance Middle Office

J.P. Morgan

Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
7 months
Paris, France

Sales Assistant

BNP Paribas GECD

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (9.5 years), Banking and Finance (6.5 years), Arts and Crafts (1 year), and Media and Entertainment (1 year).

Professional Services
Banking and Finance
Arts and Crafts
Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Strategy (9.5 years), Human Resources (6.5 years), Operations (3 years), Project Management (3 years), Finance (2.5 years), and Marketing (2.5 years).

Strategy
Human Resources
Operations
Project Management
Finance
Marketing

Summary

I work with visionary leaders, evolving organizations, and forward-thinking learning spaces to align their strategic evolution with a deeper sense of purpose. Through powerful spaces of transformation— woven with somatic intelligence, systemic insight, and embodied relational wisdom— I guide people and systems to reconnect to the essential and realign for conscious, grounded, and sustainable growth.

Skills

Core Competencies:

  • Leadership Development
  • Executive Coaching
  • Systemic Transformation Facilitation

Technical Skills:

  • Ms Office
  • Miro
  • Zoom
  • Teams
  • Mural

Soft Skills:

  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Thinking
  • Organization
  • Relationship Building

Languages

Arabic
Native
French
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

E.M. Lyon Business School

Master of Science in Management · Management · Lyon, France

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

Lycée Ampère

ECE preparatory classes (Equivalent of first two years of B.A.) · Lyon, France

Certifications & licenses

Laban & Bartenieff Movement System

LMI New York

Leadership Circle Profile (360°)

Certified Professional Trainer

Mindfulness Facilitator

Design Thinking

INSEAD

Erickson Solution-Focused Coach

ICF

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Where is Dounia based?

Dounia is based in Paris, France and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dounia speak?

Dounia speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Dounia have?

Dounia has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Dounia has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Dounia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dounia be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dounia would be well-suited for roles such as: Film Director, Global Leadership Coach & Trainer | Systemic Transformation Facilitator | Culture Consultant, Manager | Senior Consultant | Consultant.

What is Dounia's latest experience?

Dounia's most recent position is Film Director at Danse Demain.

What companies has Dounia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dounia has worked for Danse Demain and Independent.

Which industries is Dounia most experienced in?

Dounia is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Arts and Crafts. Dounia also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Dounia most experienced in?

Dounia is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Human Resources (HR), and Operations. Dounia also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Marketing.

Which industries has Dounia worked in recently?

Dounia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Arts and Crafts, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Dounia worked in recently?

Dounia has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Dounia's education?

Dounia holds a Master in Management from E.M. Lyon Business School.

Does Dounia have any certificates?

Dounia has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Laban & Bartenieff Movement System, Leadership Circle Profile (360°), and Certified Professional Trainer.

What is the availability of Dounia?

Dounia is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dounia?

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