Dounia Zellou-Film Director
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Experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sales Assistant, Structured Products
Société Générale Private Banking
Summer Intern, Global Equity Finance Middle Office
J.P. Morgan
Sales Assistant
BNP Paribas GECD
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Arts and Crafts, and Media and Entertainment.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Strategy, Human Resources, Operations, Project Management, Finance, and 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
Education
E.M. Lyon Business School
Master of Science in Management · Management · Lyon, France
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
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Dounia is based in Paris, France and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Dounia speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).
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 11 months. Note that Dounia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
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.
Dounia's most recent position is Film Director at Danse Demain.
In recent years, Dounia has worked for Danse Demain and Independent.
Dounia is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Arts and Crafts. Dounia also has some experience in Media and Entertainment.
Dounia is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Human Resources, and Operations. Dounia also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Marketing.
Dounia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Arts and Crafts, and Media and Entertainment.
Dounia has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Production.
Dounia holds a Master in Management from E.M. Lyon Business School.
Dounia has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Laban & Bartenieff Movement System, Leadership Circle Profile (360°), and Certified Professional Trainer.
The availability of Dounia needs to be confirmed.
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