Q: SPRING also emphasises personalised mentorship. Can you tell us about some of the mentors you have had?
Avi: We are paired with senior mentors in the business to expand our perspectives and champion our development journey. The conversations with our mentors offer valuable insights, allowing us to learn from their career journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they successfully lead and motivate teams to achieve business outcomes.
My current mentor is a Senior Merchandising Manager at Louis Vuitton, with extensive merchandising experience in various markets and regions.
One piece of advice that resonated with me was to embrace mistakes as part of my growth. She encouraged me to take risks and be bold in my decision-making, reassuring me that the best time to learn is from trials. This perspective has given me greater confidence and resilience in handling a dynamic workload.
In addition, we are supported by the SPRING ecosystem. A committee of talent managers from different Maisons support our development plans. We are also paired with a buddy from the SPRING Program in Paris. This offers us a platform for peer-to-peer learning and support.
Above all, my team at CELINE has been tremendously supportive and motivating, always encouraging me to stay curious and passionate about what I do.
Q: What is one key skill you have developed during your time at LVMH?
Avi: Stakeholder management. My role requires me to collaborate with multiple teams – from merchandising teams in Paris headquarters to our supply chain colleagues and retail staff – ensuring everyone is aligned on product strategy and storytelling. I’ve learned to embrace empathy, understanding their interests and considerations, while effectively communicating my priorities.
Q: What do you feel you bring to the team as a fresh graduate?
Avi: One advantage of being a fresh graduate is that I bring a fresh perspective to the systems and ways of working that my colleagues might have grown accustomed to over time. I am thankful that young talents’ perspectives are as equally valued at LVMH.