Nathalie Melchior, Europe department manager, Geodis Calberson, Toulouse (France).

"...I need to feel good about my professional and private lives..."

Tours, Rennes, Trappes, Lyons: I have worked in several positions in different branches over the last few years. I am guided by feelings if you like, when I get bored, I change jobs. Every time I was offered interesting positions, I accepted them. For example, after starting out in sales at 75 France Express in 1988, I moved to chartering. Logistics offers this advantage of comprising a host of businesses and activities.

I have been in charge of the Europe department in Toulouse since September 2002. I need to feel good about my professional and private lives. I believe that a person can provide a higher quality of work if they are happy in their private life. This is the case for me. I have two children aged 11 and 13 and have to navigate between schedules, a time-consuming job and the wish to be involved in their homework and activities. I also apply this sense of anticipation and organisation to my job!