Daniel Rio
CEO at SOSA INGREDIENTS- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portuguese Professional working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Stéphane BRAVAIS
I have worked with Daniel in the same Marketing Department for 2 years, and I was impressed by his Management skills on the Marketing projects he was in charge of. I remember the leading role he played during the Heritage Bread project in 2008. At this occasion, Daniel showed his strong ability to build a strategic plan, focusing on key issues, but also to implement it efficiently in a complex environment. The new range was launched successfully, and he really played a great part in this result.
Abel van Staveren
I have known Daniel since October 2007 when we both started the INSEAD EMBA. We got to know each other well because we were teammates in the INSEAD leadership development program. He possesses the ideal combination of an analytical mind combined with high emotional intelligence. This is why he excels in both the art and the science of management and why it is not surprising that he has been so successful. It was a pleasure and a privilege to learn with him and from him.
Stéphane BRAVAIS
I have worked with Daniel in the same Marketing Department for 2 years, and I was impressed by his Management skills on the Marketing projects he was in charge of. I remember the leading role he played during the Heritage Bread project in 2008. At this occasion, Daniel showed his strong ability to build a strategic plan, focusing on key issues, but also to implement it efficiently in a complex environment. The new range was launched successfully, and he really played a great part in this result.
Abel van Staveren
I have known Daniel since October 2007 when we both started the INSEAD EMBA. We got to know each other well because we were teammates in the INSEAD leadership development program. He possesses the ideal combination of an analytical mind combined with high emotional intelligence. This is why he excels in both the art and the science of management and why it is not surprising that he has been so successful. It was a pleasure and a privilege to learn with him and from him.
Stéphane BRAVAIS
I have worked with Daniel in the same Marketing Department for 2 years, and I was impressed by his Management skills on the Marketing projects he was in charge of. I remember the leading role he played during the Heritage Bread project in 2008. At this occasion, Daniel showed his strong ability to build a strategic plan, focusing on key issues, but also to implement it efficiently in a complex environment. The new range was launched successfully, and he really played a great part in this result.
Abel van Staveren
I have known Daniel since October 2007 when we both started the INSEAD EMBA. We got to know each other well because we were teammates in the INSEAD leadership development program. He possesses the ideal combination of an analytical mind combined with high emotional intelligence. This is why he excels in both the art and the science of management and why it is not surprising that he has been so successful. It was a pleasure and a privilege to learn with him and from him.
Stéphane BRAVAIS
I have worked with Daniel in the same Marketing Department for 2 years, and I was impressed by his Management skills on the Marketing projects he was in charge of. I remember the leading role he played during the Heritage Bread project in 2008. At this occasion, Daniel showed his strong ability to build a strategic plan, focusing on key issues, but also to implement it efficiently in a complex environment. The new range was launched successfully, and he really played a great part in this result.
Abel van Staveren
I have known Daniel since October 2007 when we both started the INSEAD EMBA. We got to know each other well because we were teammates in the INSEAD leadership development program. He possesses the ideal combination of an analytical mind combined with high emotional intelligence. This is why he excels in both the art and the science of management and why it is not surprising that he has been so successful. It was a pleasure and a privilege to learn with him and from him.
Credentials
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WSET Level 3 with Merit
WSET — Wine & Spirit Education TrustJun, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SOSA INGREDIENTS
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Spain
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jun 2022 - Present
Leading Sosa Ingredients, a company from Savencia Gourmet Group. Sosa is supplying premium ingredients as Texturizers, Dry Freeze Fruits, Dry Fruits, Nuts, Aromas and Technical Sugars for the foodservice including the Pastry, Culinary, Chocolate and Ice Cream markets. The mission of Sosa together with Valrhona, Weiss, Norohy, Republica del Cacao, Chocolatree and Adamance is to pave the way to tommorrow's gastronomy Leading Sosa Ingredients, a company from Savencia Gourmet Group. Sosa is supplying premium ingredients as Texturizers, Dry Freeze Fruits, Dry Fruits, Nuts, Aromas and Technical Sugars for the foodservice including the Pastry, Culinary, Chocolate and Ice Cream markets. The mission of Sosa together with Valrhona, Weiss, Norohy, Republica del Cacao, Chocolatree and Adamance is to pave the way to tommorrow's gastronomy
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Heura Foods
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Spain
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Advisor & Investor | plant-based protein | foodtech start up
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Jan 2019 - Present
Heura is one of the most successfull foodtech startup in alternative proteins in Europe Heura is one of the most successfull foodtech startup in alternative proteins in Europe
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Biscuit International
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France
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Food Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President Sales and Marketing South Europe
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Leading the Sales and Marketing Strategy for South Europe including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Biscuit International is the European leader in Private Label Biscuits and Cookies for Retail Biscuiterie Poult, Dan Cake, Continental Bakery Leading the Sales and Marketing Strategy for South Europe including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Biscuit International is the European leader in Private Label Biscuits and Cookies for Retail Biscuiterie Poult, Dan Cake, Continental Bakery
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CSM Bakery Solutions
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Luxembourg
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR SOUTH EUROPE | COUNTRY MANAGER TEAM | VP SALES EMEA REPORT
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Sep 2014 - 2021
- Started and Lead the Business Unit for South Europe : Spain, Portugal and Italy- General Manager responsible for the P&L : +35% in 4 years- Sales Director, Commercial and Marketing, Category Management- Negotiation and Relationship with National and Regional Retailers- Business Development, Top Line growth and Business Transformation, Turnaround, Restructuration- Delivering under LBO / Private Equity Management Cycle under Rhone Capital.
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CHANNEL DIRECTOR RETAIL EMEA | SALES DIRECTOR EUROPE | VP MARKETING EMEA REPORT | STRATEGIC PLANNING
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2014
- Set up Europe Commercial & Marketing Strategy for Retail Channel- Channel Management - Led agressive growth in european Retail channel- Member of European Leadership Team- Report to CEO and European Board of Management
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SALES DIRECTOR RETAIL FRANCE | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | VP SALES EUROPE TEAM
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
- Started Up French Retail Business Unit
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Groupe VIVESCIA
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France
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Food Production
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300 - 400 Employee
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Different Management Positions in Grands Moulins de Paris and Délifrance
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Dec 1998 - Jan 2011
Roles in Nutrixo, Grands Moulins de Paris and Delifrance Roles in Nutrixo, Grands Moulins de Paris and Delifrance
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Délifrance
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France
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Food Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Category Leader | Marketing Manager EMEA | Brand Manager | Product Manager
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2010
Manage all aspects of Marketing and Product Management : €250M, 150 000 Tons, 7 plants Category and Product Strategy Definition and Execution Strategic Planning - M&A - New Product Development - New Plant Brand Management - Global Product Management - Portfolio Management Led Business Development in Foodservice, Retail, Tradionnal Trade Led growth of 40% in 5 years Manage all aspects of Marketing and Product Management : €250M, 150 000 Tons, 7 plants Category and Product Strategy Definition and Execution Strategic Planning - M&A - New Product Development - New Plant Brand Management - Global Product Management - Portfolio Management Led Business Development in Foodservice, Retail, Tradionnal Trade Led growth of 40% in 5 years
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Grands Moulins de Paris
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France
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Food Production
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500 - 600 Employee
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Business Development Manager | Food Ingredient | Bakery Ingredients
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Jul 2003 - Jan 2006
-Managed activities of new products and services development in European market,
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Quality and R&D Manager
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Dec 1998 - Jul 2003
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Business France
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France
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Attache agricole
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Jul 1997 - Nov 1998
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Education
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INSEAD
Leadership Communication with Impact -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Digital Transformation -
2007 - 2008
INSEAD
MBA -
1996 - 1996
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Master, Agronomy-Food Industry -
1993 - 1996
ENSAIA - Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie et des Industries Alimentaires
Master, Agronomic and Food Industry Engineering -
1991 - 1993
Montaigne (Bordeaux)
Classes préparatoires -
1988 - 1991
Lycée Camille Jullian
Bac C
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