De capitaine de l’équipe de France de volley à Présidente de Bureau Veritas France

“I’ve never been afraid of failure because what is failure? It’s just Plan A that didn’t work… There’s always Plan B.” How does one go from captain of the French national volleyball team to president of Bureau Veritas France? Today, at the helm of one of the world’s leading compliance, safety, and sustainability companies, Karine Havas has a clear ambition: to make France a driver of growth for the group. In this new episode of Behind the Scenes with a CEO, she reflects on a journey where nothing was predetermined. A three-time French champion, she nevertheless decided to end her sporting career at the top to venture into a world whose rules she didn’t understand. She recounts the challenge of this career change, her entry into the corporate world at 30, and the moment she realized she had to “close the book on sports” to build her credibility in a new environment. Throughout the conversation, she shares the lessons learned from elite sports that shape her leadership today: the art of empowering others, the culture of feedback, the importance of celebrating every victory, and the conviction that diverse profiles are a powerful driver of collective performance. An unfiltered look at career transitions, collective performance, and what distinguishes leaders capable of adapting to new challenges without losing their way. ➡️ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode 📱 Find Behind the Scenes of CEOs on all listening platforms 🔹 https://www.bdo.fr/fr-fr/accueil 🔹 LinkedIn:   / bdo-france   🔹 Instagram:   / bdo_france