Dinner Conference

Stéphane Marchioni - Director of Expansion and Operations

Décathlon Canada

This dinner conference will provide a practical and strategic perspective on how different corporate governance models and financial management frameworks interact to support the development of a Canadian subsidiary within a global organization, and how these dynamics contribute to the evolving role of the CFO toward a broader Chief Value Officer (CVO) mandate.

Using Decathlon Canada Inc. as a real-world case study, the session will explore how governance structures, financial leadership, and performance management—both financial and non-financial—work together to drive sustainable growth within an international group.

The discussion will notably address:

• the spectrum of corporate governance models and the role of Finance within each,
• the development of a culture of performance and accountability,
• the evolution from CFO to Chief Value Officer,
• the management and activation of extra-financial performance, including sustainability and long-term value creation.

This session is designed to offer concrete, experience-based insights for finance leaders navigating international expansion, complex governance environments, and increasing expectations around value creation beyond traditional financial metrics.

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Target Audience

This dinner conference is intended for:
    •    Treasurers and treasury professionals
    •    Finance leaders and finance managers
    •    FP&A professionals
    •    CFOs and senior finance executives
    •    Professionals involved in international finance, governance, and performance management

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About Jérémy Mulliez

Jérémy Mulliez is Chief Value Officer at Decathlon Canada, where he leads the Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and IT teams. He brings nearly a decade of experience at Unilever North America, where he held multiple financial leadership roles, followed by a position focused on extra-financial performance management at the Decathlon Group level.

Jérémy is driven by a vision of value creation that is both financially and environmentally sustainable. He holds a degree from Columbia University and is also an avid triathlete.

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About Stéphane Marchioni

Stéphane Marchioni is Director of Expansion and Operations at Decathlon Canada, where he oversees the development of the store network, operational performance, and the sustainable establishment of the brand in the Canadian market.

With nearly 30 years of experience within the Decathlon Group, Stéphane has held senior leadership roles across Europe, North Africa, and Asia, covering the full value chain—from production, quality, and supply chain to brand development and international expansion. He notably served as Director of Decathlon’s production subsidiary in Shenzhen, China, managing large industrial teams and global supply flows, before becoming Brand Director of Geonaute, leading the group’s electronics product offering worldwide.

He also played a key role in the market study and preparation phase for Decathlon’s entry into Canada, and later in its operational rollout. His background provides recognized expertise in international expansion strategy, multi-country governance, operations, and collaboration between local teams and European decision-making centers.
 

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This event allows you to obtain 45 minutes of professional development credits for CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) by providing a detailed description of the activity.

The event is approved for up to 1.2 CTP and 1.2 FPAC recertification credits by the Association for Financial Professionals.

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