CEO

• Mar 2022 - Present

Our small company makes delicious, single-serve desserts . They are traditional gourmet French puddings, potted to perfection with dairy or plant-based organic ingredients. Already distributed in more than 5000 stores across the country, Petit Pot aims to become a major high-quality desserts brand, while always fun and inspired.

Chief Operating Officer

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

Vice President Operations

• May 2018 - Oct 2019

Bcorp pioneer & advocate of a full-circle sustainability approach (organic, fair trade, carbon neutral) Help drive company’s turnaround after its acquisition by NextWorld Evergreen in December 2017. Bcorp pioneer & advocate of a full-circle sustainability approach (organic, fair trade, carbon neutral) Help drive company’s turnaround after its acquisition by NextWorld Evergreen in December 2017.

General Manager Greater China

• May 2016 - Apr 2018

Australia’s largest dairy cooperative, with a $2 billion turnover. Acquired by Saputo in 2017. Successfully led the China organization, with full P&L responsibility. Grew the topline from $120M to $200M while developing the local team, process and systems to progressively transfer responsibility from Australia to China. Reported to the Global Sales and Marketing VP. Managed 150 people, including six direct reports. Achievements: Turned around the business to deliver +50% turnover… Show more Australia’s largest dairy cooperative, with a $2 billion turnover. Acquired by Saputo in 2017. Successfully led the China organization, with full P&L responsibility. Grew the topline from $120M to $200M while developing the local team, process and systems to progressively transfer responsibility from Australia to China. Reported to the Global Sales and Marketing VP. Managed 150 people, including six direct reports. Achievements: Turned around the business to deliver +50% turnover growth and 100% EBIT growth. Reinforced the management team and created digital and e-commerce capabilities. Optimized brand positioning and product portfolio to better address Chinese consumers’ needs. Implemented proper P&L management per product category, channel, customer. Defined and executed pricing and channel strategies for online and offline markets. Upgraded distribution network with 10 new distributors and development of 4 regional sales teams. Established Devondale as #1 milk powder brand online, with 23% value share, ahead of Nestle. Oversaw all compliance and corporate affairs topics with various Chinese authorities and partners. Show less Australia’s largest dairy cooperative, with a $2 billion turnover. Acquired by Saputo in 2017. Successfully led the China organization, with full P&L responsibility. Grew the topline from $120M to $200M while developing the local team, process and systems to progressively transfer responsibility from Australia to China. Reported to the Global Sales and Marketing VP. Managed 150 people, including six direct reports. Achievements: Turned around the business to deliver +50% turnover… Show more Australia’s largest dairy cooperative, with a $2 billion turnover. Acquired by Saputo in 2017. Successfully led the China organization, with full P&L responsibility. Grew the topline from $120M to $200M while developing the local team, process and systems to progressively transfer responsibility from Australia to China. Reported to the Global Sales and Marketing VP. Managed 150 people, including six direct reports. Achievements: Turned around the business to deliver +50% turnover growth and 100% EBIT growth. Reinforced the management team and created digital and e-commerce capabilities. Optimized brand positioning and product portfolio to better address Chinese consumers’ needs. Implemented proper P&L management per product category, channel, customer. Defined and executed pricing and channel strategies for online and offline markets. Upgraded distribution network with 10 new distributors and development of 4 regional sales teams. Established Devondale as #1 milk powder brand online, with 23% value share, ahead of Nestle. Oversaw all compliance and corporate affairs topics with various Chinese authorities and partners. Show less

Operations Strategy Director Danone - Mengniu joint venture

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2016

Led the integration of a 2000+ joint-venture team with 13 factories supporting a $1.2B business. Reported to the General Manager. Managed a team of six and a budget of $800M. Achievements: Defined the JV’s operations strategy and led the integration of Mengniu and Danone teams. Created a 3-year master plan and won its approval from Mengniu’s management team. Connected Mengniu to Danone’s expertise to deliver €30 million in productivity within 24 months.

Manufacturing then Operations Director Danone Dairy China

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2013

Managed and optimized the global supply chain, from planning to customer services. Reported to the General Manager. Managed an overall team of 300, including six direct reports. Achievements: Transformed our route-to-market model to increase sales by 35% while reducing costs by 40%. Initiated a company program to deliver 15% COGS productivity from suppliers to customers. Started up Shanghai plant and launched five new brands to market within six months.

Lean Manager then Product Sourcing Director Danone Dairy France

• Feb 2007 - Mar 2011

Defined and managed a 3-year strategic plan for French factories to support a €1 billion business. Led the cross-functional productivity committee and new products’ industrialization for France and the UK. Reported to the Manufacturing VP. Managed a team of four. Achievements: Delivered 7% COGS productivity for three consecutive years. Deployed Lean concepts and won export contracts to increase French assets utilization by 10%.

Lean - Six Sigma Black Belt

• Feb 2005 - 2007

Operations Manager

• Apr 2002 - Jan 2005

Optimized Operations Engineer

• Jan 2000 - Mar 2002

Scientific Counselor Assistant

• Jul 1998 - Dec 1999