Meet Séverine Rigaud — entrepreneur, published author, and Founder of The ELIKYA Group. From building a career across three continents to writing about the journey that shaped her, Séverine turns vision into momentum, in business and in life.
At ELIKYA Digital, we bring 25+ years of industry experience in precision manufacturing and industrial marketing to European and international B2B manufacturers entering the US market. As a fractional Chief Marketing Director, we serve as your single senior strategist from positioning through execution — no rotating account team. With deep expertise across manufacturing, aerospace and automotive, medical devices, and professional services, ELIKYA Digital builds the marketing infrastructure manufacturers need to succeed with American buyers and distributors.
At ELIKYA Print, we act as the Authorized SEFA Representative for North America, equipping photo labs, print shops, and textile decorators with the SEFA heat press line — precision equipment for consistent, professional-grade results at any scale. Through our partnership with Mimaki and ChromaLuxe, we bring the full sublimation workflow together, from rigid substrates to large-format textile production. We’re actively growing our distributor network across North America — join us in bringing world-class SEFA technology to print professionals everywhere.
At ELIKYA Art, where art transcends boundaries and embodies themes of hope, resilience, and connection. Our talented artists create pieces that engage, inspire, and foster dialogue, each story woven with optimism and unity. Explore our curated collection of stunning paintings and unique merchandise designed to uplift your spirit. ELIKYA Art is a vibrant hub for art lovers and collectors, merging beauty with purpose.
At ELIKYA Studio, where space transforms into possibility. We design and build turnkey Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — versatile, high-quality detached studios crafted to enhance the way you live and work. From home offices to guest suites, including ADA-compliant options, every space is tailored to fit your lifestyle. Our streamlined process turns ideas into reality with minimal hassle, so you can focus on what the space will become.
The ELIKYA team is a dynamic group united by a passion for innovation and making an impact. Each member contributes unique skills, fostering collaboration to turn ideas into solutions.
At ELIKYA’s core is adaptability and a drive to learn. They stay ahead of trends, embrace challenges, and use cutting-edge technologies to deliver results. This proactive approach enables the team to tackle projects with fresh perspectives and innovative strategies.
Born in Southern France and raised in Kinshasa, DRC, Séverine’s diverse background has shaped her worldview and inspired her commitment to “HOPE,” the essence of the ELIKYA brand.
When she’s not building ELIKYA, Séverine is a published author. The Flight Between Two Worlds (originally L’Envol entre deux mondes) traces her journey from a childhood shattered by civil war in Zaïre, to a fortune-less move to the United States in 1998 — and the will it took to rebuild: solo motherhood, the technical world of manufacturing, and eventually founding ELIKYA as a visionary Fractional CMD. It’s the story of the resilience behind the entrepreneur — proof that with hope, scars can become wings.
100% of author proceeds are donated to War Child Alliance.
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