My background in few dates...
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2015/today : Independent Consultant - Creative Insights & People Centric Innovations
2016/2018: Danone - Insights & Innovation R&D Director |
JOBS:
2011/2014 : Unilever Global R&D, Consumer & Sensory Central Team - Head of Functional Excellence.
2006/2010 : Unilever Global Laundry - Head of Sensory & Consumer Insights.
2002/2005 : Campbell's UK - Sensory & Consumer Research Lead.
2000/2001 : Kerry Ingredients EU - Statistics & Consumer Research Lead.
1994/1999 : MANE (Flavours & Fragrances) - Global Food Innovations Laboratory Manager.
2011/2014 : Unilever Global R&D, Consumer & Sensory Central Team - Head of Functional Excellence.
2006/2010 : Unilever Global Laundry - Head of Sensory & Consumer Insights.
2002/2005 : Campbell's UK - Sensory & Consumer Research Lead.
2000/2001 : Kerry Ingredients EU - Statistics & Consumer Research Lead.
1994/1999 : MANE (Flavours & Fragrances) - Global Food Innovations Laboratory Manager.
EDUCATION:
2024 : ESOMAR (online) - AI Beyond the obvious
2018 : HPI Academy (Germany) - Design Thinking
2016 : Danone Academy (UK) - Senior Leadership Program
2011 : Hill Training (Scotland) - Negotiation Skills
2006 : Unilever Academy (UK) - Leadership Program
1993 : Postmaster (France) - Sensory & Consumer Research
1992 : Master (France) - Food Nutrition and Processing
1990 : Degree (France) - Biology & Mathematics
2024 : ESOMAR (online) - AI Beyond the obvious
2018 : HPI Academy (Germany) - Design Thinking
2016 : Danone Academy (UK) - Senior Leadership Program
2011 : Hill Training (Scotland) - Negotiation Skills
2006 : Unilever Academy (UK) - Leadership Program
1993 : Postmaster (France) - Sensory & Consumer Research
1992 : Master (France) - Food Nutrition and Processing
1990 : Degree (France) - Biology & Mathematics
When not working, not with family, not with friends...
I am with the "cycling tribes" in Brazil, in France or to an event offering great scenery.
I am with the "cycling tribes" in Brazil, in France or to an event offering great scenery.
Some kind words from past & current collaborations:
…Michel has really made a difference for us.'' …I like the fact that we are always learning things with Michel...he has helped us step back, rethink our priorities, and evolve our short-long term strategies.'' |
Michel is a professional that goes beyond superficial layers during innovation process and really can help to transform the way organisations develop products, processes and strategies... Lead by Michel, we ran our first design thinking process. From the preparation till the immersive days during the design thinking sessions, focusing in an empathic design and behaviour change principles, Michel brilliantly guided the discussions to arrive on solutions much more adapted to the new consumer reality in less than 1 month. Michel is a game changer professional who is always working with passion, collaborative spirit and open mindset." |
Michel has been instrumental to define clear consumer insights and preference drivers for the category leading to clear Brand Performance Standards and powerful innovation roadmaps. At a more personal level, Michel has a nice personality and always prioritise the team interest. Overall, I believe that Michel has played an important role in moving the category back to a double digit growth''
UK, Christophe, Director Global R&D - Personal Care
…during this workshop I really thought Michel was part of our team'' |
Michel has helped us design our 3 years innovation pipeline with ideas that will help people/consumers improve their lives. He has helped in gathering insights, empathising with our target audience, and ultimatively being creative to imagine solutions." |
Michel worked with our global agency to review our global benchmarking questionnaires and enhance our reporting to make it more impactful within the business. Through multiple conversations, he has also provided me with valuable insights to influence stakeholders.'' Michel has a track record of identifying consumer insights and translating them into business relevant recommendations for actions. Also I have witnessed his business dynamic understanding to influence the Senior Leadership to build project/program based on consumer insights. He has been one of the first in the industry to make the Consumer Science function an Insights power house''. |
Designing and execute research that delivers insights and inspiration was a great delivery from Michel. But on top of that, his work has impacted product design strategies through influencing global innovation teams. Structured and analytical if needed, but also bringing inspiration and creativity where required, Michel has provoked a step change in how me and my team look at product design and consumer centric development. Hope that many teams will be able to enjoy this as much as we did!'' Michel is a great Technical and Sensory leader. He brings a great combination of insight, knowledge and expertise. He has great talent to be able to understand what's important to the success of the business and how that relates to the consumer understanding for maximum impact'' |