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Eric Van Hout

Critic · DISC type C
Global Head of Food & Beverage at Sanofi
📍 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Eric is the Global Head of Food & Beverage at Sanofi, where he designs best-in-class dining experiences. He leverages his extensive background in facility management for companies like Google and his formal culinary training in Mexico and Spain to merge operational excellence with a hospitality-first, science-backed approach to nutrition.

He is deeply passionate about the connection between food, health, sustainability, and culture. Eric has transformed this lifelong interest into his profession, focusing on creating food programs that enhance employee well-being and fuel innovation. Hes an enthusiast for creating holistic, positive workplace experiences.

As part of his hospitality strategy, he implemented a signature "One Sanofi scent" across offices to create a subtle but powerful sensory experience.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Food & Beverage
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Personality Overview

How Eric shows up

Objective Thinker
Negotiator
ROI Driven

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Workplace Experience
Drives a 360-degree workplace strategy that includes food, clean-air systems, art, and even a signature company scent to improve employee well-being and performance.
Science-Backed Nutrition
Focuses on creating food programs rooted in scientific evidence, prioritizing nutritious choices like whole grains and limiting processed foods to boost cognitive performance.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Global Head of Food & Beverage
Sanofi
1-2021 - 4-2024
Head of Facility & Records Management - Iberia, Benelux, Nordics and Baltics
Sanofi
12-2018 - 12-2020
Head of Facility & Records Management - Spain, Portugal, Italy and Malta
Sanofi
7-2015 - 2-2017
EMEA Services Manager
Aramark Northern Europe
2-2015 - 7-2015
Lead Facility Coordinator @ Google Germany
Aramark Northern Europe
In the press

Media appearances

The Future of Commuting #9 – Managing Return to Office Across 11 Countries (featuring Eric van Hout, Global Head of Food & Beverage, Sanofi). Featured in SoundCloud (Park Office HQ)
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Education
4-2022 - 5-2022
Diplomado
La Escuela de Gastronomía Mexicana, Mexico City - Mexico
1-2021 - 6-2021
Curso de perfeccionamiento de cocina
Escuela de hostelería y pastelería Hofmann, Barcelona - España
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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