Catherine Lapierre served for over 21 years as an officer in the French army.
She has held administrative and operational responsibilities in the regiment, staff and military school (Saint-cyr Coetquidan). She has held positions in various fields such as intelligence, training, communication and operational management. She has also served as Chief of Staff in an external operation (Bosnia).

Returning to her hometown of Annecy in 2010, she left the military to join large international companies based in Geneva as an assistant and receptionist.

Literary training, degree in Languages (English, Portuguese), European studies and management of local authorities, She was looking for a motivating mission where she could put her organizational and relational skills to work in a dynamic institution, in a multicultural environment and where quality of service and team spirit would be present. This is how she joined EBiHS. The versatile and central aspect of her position as administrative assistant and receptionist are essential assets in her eyes.