Claire Tézier, Master in Human Resources (2020), COO of Evryg

Based between Paris and Mauritius, Claire Tézier studied social sciences and human resources at the Université catholique de l’Ouest. She is now Chief Operating Officer and Partner at the digital strategy consulting firm evryg.

To begin, could you tell us about your academic and professional background? What were the key milestones?

After graduating from high school, I joined UCO in Angers in 2015 for a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, specializing in human resources management. At first, I thought I wanted to become a primary school teacher, but I quickly realized I wanted to explore the business world.
So I naturally turned to social sciences while also taking some education courses. But it was mainly my internships that shaped my path: each hands-on experience brought me closer to human resources and allowed me to discover the richness of business professions.
This realization led me to pursue a master’s in HR, again at UCO, which I completed as a work-study program between 2018 and 2020. This format gave me the opportunity to immediately put my learning into practice and confirm my career choice in human resources.

What memorable experiences do you keep from your years at UCO?

I have excellent memories of my time at UCO. The exchanges with fellow students, the richness of the courses—particularly in sociology of work and organizations—as well as the quality of academic support were decisive in building my professional path. The master’s degree allowed me to put this knowledge into practice through work-study.
I also had the opportunity to complete the “student-entrepreneur” certificate, during which I co-developed a mobile app project aimed at promoting student culture in Angers. That’s when my desire to work in consulting began to take shape—understanding a client’s specific needs and thinking through concrete solutions, particularly in the tech field.

Did this first work-study experience play a decisive role in the rest of your career?

Yes, my work-study at the start-up Digital and You, specialized in tech recruitment and later acquired by another firm, was an extremely formative experience. I discovered first-hand how to manage change in the context of an acquisition, which taught me a lot about adaptability and transformation management. After that, I worked in several firms before joining evryg, where I gradually advanced to become Chief Operating Officer and Partner.

You’re COO of evryg. What does your role in this digital consulting firm involve in practice?

I oversee all operational activities both internally and externally: strategy, business development, HR, marketing… My role is transversal—I make sure that all levers work together coherently. We’re about thirty consultants, supporting executives in their strategic and digital transformations.
For example, we recently assisted an investment bank in modernizing its cloud infrastructure. The goal was to simplify access to digital tools for business and IT teams while strengthening data security, compliance, and governance. This project enabled the deployment of a lean and robust architecture, the streamlining of internal processes, and strong support for the bank’s digital transformation.
Every day, I make sure our projects move forward efficiently and generate a concrete impact for our clients. It’s a stimulating role that requires both big-picture vision, pragmatism, and coordination.

You chose to work remotely between Paris and Mauritius. How did you develop this hybrid work model?

Early in my (short) career, I was fortunate to benefit from flexibility in remote work, even before COVID. When I joined evryg, I first proved myself at the Paris office: I learned, I made mistakes, I bounced back, I asked questions (sometimes silly ones—but really, there are no silly questions), I succeeded… and above all, I gained the co-founders’ trust, which became mutual. Thanks to that trust, I was able to express my desire to change my living environment and leave behind the Parisian frenzy.
Mauritius quickly became an obvious choice: a bilingual environment, a convenient time zone (+2h), and an incredible quality of life both personally and professionally. Of course, this hybrid way of working requires a lot of autonomy, discipline, and organization—and trust me, it’s not for everyone! To structure my days and stay connected with my teams, I use Lean Management methodology and visual tools like Kanban. And above all… thanks to the brilliant person who invented the phone! It’s almost glued to my ear—I never hesitate to call. From a distance, no one can guess when you’re stuck, and it’s best to solve it right away before it becomes a real problem.
And I must admit: sometimes I show up at a meeting full of energy, because I’ve just finished a kitesurfing session! (that’s my secret story).

What qualities do you think are essential for an operational leadership role in a consulting firm?

As a Chief Operating Officer in consulting, everything moves fast and nothing waits. You need to know how to stay organized, multitask—teams, projects, clients, partners—everything has to run smoothly without losing focus. Discipline and high standards are essential. Setting limits and saying no when necessary is critical. Timing also makes a difference: anticipating, planning, and acting at the right moment often changes the outcome.
On the team side, I believe in trust (maybe that’s my faith/values speaking), but above all in excellence. Move fast, aim high, and go all the way to bring projects to full success. All of this while staying flexible and authentic (easier said than done, especially in consulting, but I believe in it). For me, efficiency and performance always go hand in hand with clarity and transparency.

If you could give a piece of advice to the student Claire you once were, what would it be?

I would tell her to make the most of every internship, even those that seem insignificant: nothing replaces field experience to understand the business world and refine your career path. I would also tell her to swallow her pride as a student in the middle of job searching and have the humility to ask seniors for help. The path isn’t always easy—it’s full of obstacles—but each step is a chance to learn, challenge yourself, and progress. And above all, I would remind her to trust herself and her choices, even when everything feels uncertain.
Oh, and if Claire had paid a little more attention in her labor law classes, she would have saved some time drafting contracts today.

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