Board of Directors

Appointed: 1 January 2021

Nationality: French

Committees:
Audit Committee
Nomination Committee

Key Skills

Antoine has a wealth of experience in the consumer sector, having led a number of global brands throughout his career. As CEO of Barry Callebaut, Antoine put sustainability at the heart of the company’s strategy, setting ambitious targets that addressed the most pertinent challenges in the chocolate supply chain. His strong understanding of sustainability and of the consumer market makes him a valued asset to our Board as we continue to focus on positively impacting the environment and our communities.

Experience

Antoine is currently CEO and a Director of Danone, a world leading food and drink company, which is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange and is included in the CAC 40 stock market index. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Barry Callebaut having previously served as CEO from October 2015 to September 2021. From 2000 to 2015, Antoine held a number of senior executive positions at Unilever plc, including as President of Unilever Foods and member of Unilever’s Group Executive Committee from September 2011 to September 2015. From 2009 to 2020, he served as a Non- Executive Director of Essilor International, which prior to its merger with Luxottica Group Spa, was listed on Euronext Paris and included in the CAC 40 index.