Katell Pouliquen

Katell Pouliquen is a prominent French journalist and editor with a multifaceted career spanning media and insurance sectors. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire France, overseeing the flagship publication and its sub-brands including Marie Claire Style, Marie Claire Respiration, and Marie Claire Food. Before joining Marie Claire, Pouliquen was editor of Elle France where she publicly addressed personal experiences with racism when her mixed-race children were subjected to racial slurs in 2017. Her career includes an unexpected pivot to insurance leadership in 2019 as Head of Claims at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), leveraging over 15 years of senior claims experience at AIG Europe. Since returning to journalism, she has spearheaded impactful initiatives like Marie Claire's 2022 International Women's Day collector's edition featuring eight women on eight covers and served on the 2025 Her Art Prize jury championing female artists. Her editorial vision emphasizes women's empowerment, social issues, and cultural innovation.