If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, it’s the importance of having high quality workspaces. Whether you love working remotely or can’t wait to spend more time in the office, it's important to be able to think and produce in a modern, sustainable, and innovative ecosystem.

Sanofi, the multinational pharmaceutical company with its headquarters in Paris, understands that. That's why it chose a post-Haussmann style Paris office complex owned by Ardian for its new flagship location, opening next year. The more-than-9,000-square-meter building will serve as a global hub for employees. The building will have a state-of-the-art layout and design.

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Journeys, we speak to Julia Ghouti, Sanofi's workplace Architect Lead, about Sanofi’s real estate strategy and how physical space can influence corporate culture.

“I honestly don't think that the office is dead. When you come to the office, you want to have that positive experience and to feel that sense of belonging, because that's where you really catch the energy of your company and all of its values. Our offices have a strong symbolic value in terms of who we are, what we stand for and what is important for us.”

Entrepreneurial Journeys is a podcast for anyone curious about where growth is happening around the world. Here, we speak with the people behind innovative companies building the future. They are entrepreneurs from across Europe, working in technology, healthcare, mobility, education, and more.

This podcast is hosted by Portia Crowe and produced by Louie Creative for Ardian.

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