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Michel Bouvier

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCT INNOVATION VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR

Summary

Product Development & Innovation Director with 30-year FMCG experience. Proven track record in launching new products to create new uses, redefine market standards, or boost attractiveness of declining brands.
- Led effective product innovation strategies in highly competitive markets
- Developed new products in 3 categories (eye care, dairy, laundry) on 3 continents (Europe, Asia, NA)
- Drove a culture of innovation and excellence in product design with co-workers and partners
- 15-year experience as Development & Innovation Director in country and regional ExCos

Professional experiences

Global director of sustainable growth at yoplait

Yoplait , Paris

Since 1. october 2024

Vp r&d & product innovation

BIC , Anixi - CDI

From July 2023 to June 2024

Svp r&d category team at essilor

ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL , Créteil

From July 2019 to June 2023

Product development & innovation director

DANONE , Paris - CDD

From July 2007 to August 2017

Products research team leader

PROCTER & GAMBLE , Strombeek-bever - CDD

From September 1993 to June 2007

Additional training

Ingénieur

Mines ParisTech - Chimie

0000 à 1993

Degree

Polytechnique – Ingénieur – 1988

Languages

Français - Langue maternelle

Anglais - Courant

Allemand - Courant

Skills

R&D
Product Development
FMCG
Product Innovation
Innovation Management
Stratégie
Sustainability
Consumer Goods
Consumer Research
open innovation
Technology Foresight / Prospective
Technology Road Mapping
Front End Innovation
Organization Transformation