Amandine A.
Comms & Ops @ Niterra Ventures | CVC | Innovation
- Role
- Communications & Venture Operations Manager at Niterra Ventures
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amandine A.
I’m a communications and operations leader with 10+ years of experience, blending strategic storytelling with hands-on execution. With a Master’s in Communications from Sciences Po Lyon (France), I’ve worked across nonprofit and venture capital environments, adapting quickly and bringing a global perspective.Currently, I serve as Communications & Venture Operations Manager at Niterra Ventures, partnering closely with C-suite leadership and global teams to drive communication strategy, events, budget management, and operational efficiency. I’m passionate about creating clarity, alignment, and meaningful impact through strong narrative and seamless execution.
Experience
Communications & Venture Operations Manager
Apr 2025 — Present
Niterra Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Niterra, formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs, a global technology leader with a 90-year history. With employees worldwide, Niterra is the world’s #1 spark plug company. Our core business in spark plugs and sensors for automotive combustion engines generates over $1 billion in free cash flow annually, providing us with the financial flexibility to invest in new growth areas beyond our traditional markets.Niterra Ventures launched its investment program in 2021 with a dedicated $100M CVC fund, where we invest $0.5M to $5M in Series A and onward, with the potential to invest additional capital off the balance sheet for particularly compelling opportunities. Since launch, we have made 14 investments, supporting innovative companies that align with our long-term vision.At Niterra Ventures, our mission is to build the future of Niterra beyond spark plugs by identifying and investing in transformative technologies and business opportunities. We make strategic, minority investments in innovative companies at various stages of growth, with a focus on Series A and onward, that align with our vision for long-term growth.
Education
Lycée Georges Clemenceau, Reims
Baccalauréat littéraire
2004 — 2007
UC San Diego
Communication - political science (exchange year)
2010 — 2011
Lycée Jean Jaurès, Reims
Equivalence première année anglais LCE, Prépa Hypokhâgne
2007 — 2008
Sciences Po Lyon
M2 Communication, culture et institutions/ Master's Degree, Communication
2008 — 2013
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