Meet our US Team

Digital Marketing
The Digital Marketing team drives our applicant generation strategy. Its mission: attract the right audiences at the right time through targeted campaigns, engaging content, and an optimized presence across every channel.
Communications & Social Media
The Communications & Social Media team embodies and amplifies our brand image. It crafts high-impact messaging, engages our communities across social platforms, and showcases our initiatives to key audiences. Its goal: drive engagement, strengthen brand awareness, and expand the reach of our ecosystem.
Candice Bauer
As Head of Communication, I develop and lead the communication strategy to maximize visibility and strengthen L’Express Franchise’s brand image.
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in the team since : 2022
Charlotte BUILS
As Deputy Social Media Manager, I help define and drive L'Express Franchise's international communications strategy, working closely with the Social Media Managers across our different markets.
- Deputy Social Media Manager{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2026
Lucie Gavignaud
As the guardian of L'Express Franchise's visual identity and the graphic consistency of all its materials, I design the visuals that embody the brand. Working closely with every team, I turn their ideas into striking images. My role is to showcase our partners, strengthen audience engagement and rethink the image of our different verticals.
- Art Director{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2023
Production & Events
The Production & Events team proudly wears two hats. It manages the client setup from start to finish, from video shoots to publishing lead-optimized landing pages. At the same time, it designs and produces events that bring our audiences together and bring ambitious projects to life.
Customer Success Manager
The Customer Success team supports our clients to maximize satisfaction and build lasting relationships. Proactive and attentive, we work closely with every brand to accelerate their growth and visibility, with one goal in mind: attracting the best franchise candidates.
Writers & Journalists
The Writers & Journalists team covers brand news and spotlights the trends shaping the franchise industry. Through investigations, interviews, and in-depth features, it delivers reliable, relevant, and purposeful reporting for our audiences. With sharp writing and a keen journalistic eye, it fuels reflection, inspires prospective franchisees, and strengthens our credibility as a media outlet.
Bryan Pirolli
Bryan Pirolli is an international communication specialist who has supported storytelling for brands including Expedia, the International Baccalaureate, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, and Stripe. As a journalist, he has appeared in CNN, DK Eyewitness, Thrillist, and Time Out covering innovation, lifestyle, and sustainability topics around the world.
- Journalist & communication specialist{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2026
Lauren Ward
Lauren Ward is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience covering small business and personal finance. Her work has been featured in national publications and by major financial brands, including SoFi, Prosper, and Quicken Loans. Previously, she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
- Freelance writer{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2026
Gary Parkinson
Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer with over 10 years of professional experience. He works with PostMedia, creating editorial bylines syndicated through national media outlets. He also works with marketing teams, stepping in as a content marketing strategist to bring branded stories to market.
- Freelance writer{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2026
Sales & Business Development
Sales & Business Development is the engine behind our growth in North America. The team identifies market opportunities, builds our client portfolio, and creates trusted, long-term partnerships built to last. Staying closely attuned to market trends and brand needs, we deliver tailored solutions that address visibility, brand awareness, and franchisee recruitment. Our mission: drive real value for our clients and accelerate their growth.
Jeremy Deleat
As Managing Director North America at L'Express Franchise, I lead the brand's commercial development across the United States and Canada. My goal is to support franchisors in their expansion by connecting them with targeted visibility, qualified operator partners, and media expertise that drives lasting growth.
- Managing Director - Sales & Partnerships{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2025
Clément Ventura
As Managing Director North America at L'Express Franchise, I lead the brand's commercial development across the United States and Canada. My goal is to support franchisors in their expansion, connecting them with targeted visibility, qualified operator partners, and media expertise that drives lasting growth.
- Managing Director North America Sales & Partnerships{nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2025
Web Development & Tech
The Web Development & Tech department is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing our digital platforms, ensuring they run smoothly while providing support to teams across the company.
Adrien ROBERT
As CTO, I oversee all of the company's technology decisions, ensure the quality and performance of our IT systems, and drive innovation to support the company's growth and digital transformation. I coordinate technical teams to develop efficient, secure solutions tailored to market needs.
- CTO (Chief Technology Officer){nl-be-user-role}
in the team since : 2022
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