Strategic communications & partnerships

Turning complex
engagements into
lasting impact.

Independent advisory practice offering strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development to organisations in sustainability, cultural philanthropy, and social impact.

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Bridging the public,
private
& philanthropic.

Odyssea Studio is the independent practice of Scarlette Elizée — a strategic communications and engagement leader with 15+ years advising senior leadership across multilateral institutions, luxury, corporate sustainability, and cultural philanthropy.

Known for shaping high-stakes institutional narratives and mobilising diverse communities of CEOs, ministers, and entrepreneurs around shared agendas, Scarlette builds coalitions that translate complex stakeholder engagements into measurable, lasting impact.

French–American and based in Paris, she brings a distinctly international perspective to every mandate.

What we do

Areas of expertise

Strategic Communications & Narrative

Shaping institutional positioning, executive messaging, and editorial content for high-stakes moments — from policy announcements to flagship events.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Designing and animating communities of CEOs, ministers, and entrepreneurs. Building the frameworks for long-term coalition and peer-to-peer engagement.

Partnership & Ecosystem Strategy

Developing multi-sector partnership strategies, prospecting frameworks, and outreach materials that connect organisations with the right funders and collaborators.

High-Level Event Organisation

Orchestrating ministerial, CEO-level, and international forums — managing complex multicultural stakeholder dynamics from concept to delivery.

Executive Advisory & Speechwriting

Serving as principal advisor to senior leaders — structuring complex decisions, preparing executive communications, and ensuring coherence of leadership messaging.

Sustainability & CSR Outreach

Leading industry coalitions and multi-stakeholder programmes across NGOs, public institutions, and supply chain actors on circular economy, climate, and biodiversity.

Cultural & Philanthropic Engagement

Navigating the French mécénat and cultural philanthropy ecosystem — connecting organisations with Parisian institutions, foundations, and cultural networks to build lasting brand legitimacy.

Track record

Selected experience

Cartier
2023 – 2024

Head of Communications, Content & Community — Cartier Women’s Initiative

Led global communications strategy and fostered a 700+ community of women social impact entrepreneurs. Orchestrated the inaugural Cartier Women’s Awards in Shenzhen, navigating complex multicultural stakeholder dynamics.

Carrefour Group
2019 – 2023

Sustainability Outreach & Engagement Advisor

Reported directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer, leading international stakeholder engagement and government relations on circular economy, climate, deforestation, and biodiversity. Co-led the Forest Positive CEO Coalition (Consumer Goods Forum), resulting in new industry norms on supply chain transparency.

OECD – DAC
2017 – 2018

Strategic Communications & Outreach Advisor to the DAC Chair

Principal advisor and speechwriter to the Chair of the OECD Development Assistance Committee — the leading international body on development cooperation for 30+ member countries.

U.S. Mission to UNESCO
2015 – 2017

Public Diplomacy & Cultural Affairs Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador

Advised the U.S. Ambassador on cultural policy, strategic communications, and politically sensitive institutional matters. Built high-level coalitions among government representatives and cultural institutions across UNESCO’s global network.

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