ABOUT
We are two dynamic and polymorphic globetrotters, bringing our energy and varied experiences to the companies we work with.
THE MARKETROTTERS
Genesis
Marketrotters was founded in 2018 by Maïté Grisard, initially a communications and marketing manager in various sectors. With impressive production capabilities and a holistic vision of the company, Maïté decided to put her skills to the service of several organizations in parallel. From the start, she benefited from the support of Virginie Chantry, a silent shareholder, who at that time was developing her own artisanal chocolate and confectionery shop in Liège. After three years, Virginie sold her business, eager to break away from her roots and ready to use her polymath intellectual abilities to serve change.
In 2023, after many discussions and meetings with ecosystem partners, Virginie became a director of Marketrotters and devoted herself fully to the company. The name "Marketrotters", inspired by the words globetrotters and markets, symbolizes a company that travels the world's markets with agility. Open-mindedness, mastery of digital tools and operational pragmatism allow Marketrotters to quickly adapt to the specific needs of each client, while remaining at the forefront of trends thanks to regular participation in international conferences and trade fairs, and constant technological monitoring.
Interaction with various industries constantly enriches the team, strengthening their ability to offer innovative solutions. The collaboration between Maïté Grisard and Virginie Chantry makes Marketrotters a leading strategic partner, transcending geographical and sectoral boundaries to bring significant added value to its clients.
Maïté Grisard
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Energy ball
Marketrotter & Founder
M.S. in business & international management - HEC Liège, Circular economy and sustainable strategies - Cambridge Judge Business School
Account management, communication and marketing, marketing direction, entrepreneurship, pragmatic business management consultancy
Holistic strategy, leadership management, crisis management, individual and group action plans, commercial and marketing strategy, circular thinking, monitoring of flows and processes
North America and discovery of the world
French, English
Authenticity & perseverance: no judgment, a proactive reaction to move towards an optimistic future
A proactive and encouraging visionary, she pours her energy into serving the group to co-create close-knit teams ready to face the realities of their business with courage and audacity.
Xmind - mind mapping & Google Workspace
Say things out loud, bring processes to life and decide every day while building a better future
In rebellion against life industrialization, responsible for horses and dogs. Vegan lifestyle, except for eggs sourced from happy hens and wool from peaceful sheep
Regular trips between Europe and North America since 2013 - began in California followed by a year in Canada. Entrepreneurial journey started in 2014, initially with a startup before founding Marketrotters.
Currently writing a utopian novel, convinced that the world is in need of an optimistic long-term vision and that developing a new kind of writing style, i.e. utopia (rather than the usual single, depressing, and lazy dystopias), is not only necessary but also very likely to be profitable
“R-E-S-P-E-C-T” - Aretha Franklin
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Virginie Chantry
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Multifaceted star
Marketrotter & Co-Founder
PhD in astrophysics from the University of Liège, training as a restaurateur-caterer-banquet organizer with access to the profession
Rich and varied: 7 years of experience as a freelancer in communication and digital transformation, more than 10 years of experience in science and technology journalism/outreach, 6 years of experience in academic scientific research
Writing content of all kinds and for all types of media, creation of websites with the Wix platform, science and technology outreach, event planning around the world, structuring of all kinds
Canary Islands, Italy, Quebec, New Zealand, Chile
French, English, Italian, Spanish
Universal respect, global equity, positive discipline, investment in children's future, proactive ecology
Curious and eager for global understanding while having an eye for detail, structures ideas and stimulates collective reflection to go further
Canva and Wix to create custom content and give free rein to everyone's creativity
Constantly reinventing yourself while keeping the audacity to dream
Travel and discoveries, writing children's books, delicacies from around the world
Coordination of a large-scale corporate event in Beijing in 2017, creation and management of a chocolate and confectionery boutique in Liège from 2018 to 2021, lived in Quebec, New Zealand and Chile
Backpacked both islands of New Zealand and got lucky enough to shake Peter Jackson's hand on the old Manhattan set of King Kong in Wellington, is currently writing a series of children's books about Poupounou, a little dreamy star
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
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Wild geese fly in a V formation to increase lift and reduce drag. Flying together uses less energy than flying alone. We believe the same is true for people: a team is strengthened by individuals who trust each other.
OUR WILD GEESE
How do we help businesses transform individuals into teams?
With energy and empowerment of employees, providing structure and advocating transparency for management.
Our energy is lively and fiery, like our logo.
OUR ESSENCE
REDEFINING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER
“Redefining the Future, Together” is our collective commitment to building a better world. At Marketrotters, every action matters and it is through collaboration and innovation that we create lasting impact. By rethinking the way we work, adopting sustainable practices, and valuing every individual and every idea, we aim to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
To redefine the future, together, we firmly believe in the power of cooperation and collaboration rather than competition. We create synergies that benefit everyone, we prioritize sustainability, we approach markets centered on respect for our planet and beings to foster long-term success. By adopting ethical and sustainable practices, we prove that positive impact and prosperity can go hand in hand, guiding the world towards a more balanced and sustainable future.
Freedom
Marketrotters value the freedom of action and choice of every human being, recognizing that freedom also implies responsibility.
We open ourselves to the world, infusing our value of freedom into the companies we work with. Marketrotters is a team free to make decisions responsibly, contributing positively to our overall mission.
Our working formats encourage this dynamic, bringing a breath of fresh air and an ocean of possibilities during our visits to our clients, while reinforcing openness to cultural diversity.
Our ultimate goal is collaboration and mutual empowerment, working together to create opportunities and positive change within a framework of shared responsibility.
Evolution
Our species is far from finished evolving. For Marketrotters, looking back on our past evolution and the wisdom of accepting it allows us to better step back and look at reality in a holistic, interconnected, and interdependent way. A business is not about making money, it is about encouraging evolution and, to do this, must use money.
Our goal is to break down silos in companies and help build connections across departments, industries, and cultures. We travel, work across industries and markets, and share what we learn. Diversity and innovation are part of our goals, making the world a gold mine for facilitating interactions.
Our approach emphasizes personal and collective evolution, social and environmental awareness, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.