Mathilde
Poirieux
Senior Executive Coach
Hong Kong
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🇬🇧English
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🇫🇷French
Coaching Experience
- Certified Coach, PCC (2019)
- ESCI Accreditation, Emotional and Social Intelligence (2017)
- MBTI Certified (2006)
Professional background
- Leadership Development & Talent Management APAC, EY, Hong Kong
- Learning & Development Manager, EMEIA, EY, Paris
- Learning & Training Manager, Alstom, Paris
Education
- Master in Adult Learning Principles, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Paris
Mathilde is an experienced executive and team coach who helps leaders navigate transitions and develop authentic, aligned leadership. Based in Hong Kong, she brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of identity and organizational dynamics.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Professional background
Mathilde brings over 14 years of corporate experience in Talent Development at a Big Four firm, where she led leadership and high-potential programs across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Working in fast-paced, multicultural environments, she gained deep insights into leadership development, strategic investment in people, and the challenges of performance and identity in complex organizations.
Coaching expertise
A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and accredited Organizational and Team Coach, Mathilde supports executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams across sectors including banking, luxury, transport, and professional services. Her coaching focuses on helping seasoned professionals lead with maturity and alignment, particularly during key transitions. She blends a strengths-based approach with adult development principles to foster sustainable behavioral shifts. Passionate about advancing the coaching profession, she is active in research and supervision and has served as President of ICF Hong Kong between 2018 and 2022.
What we say about Mathilde Poirieux at Turningpoint
Mathilde brings depth, warmth, and precision. She’s known for her ability to read between the lines — gently challenging clients while keeping them grounded. With her rich multicultural perspective and unwavering commitment to development, she creates a space for real transformation. She’s the kind of coach who listens deeply and always leaves you thinking, and after a few conversations you would find yourselves more aligned into your own leadership.