James is the Director of Enterprise Planning & Innovation at Danone, where he has held several strategic roles including Director of Business Transformation. His career showcases a deep expertise in strategy and transformation within the consumer goods sector, built upon a foundation in retail buying at Lidl US and education from HEC Paris and Kings College London.
He maintains a keen professional interest in the broader consumer packaged goods industry, following major players like Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson to stay informed on market trends and competitive strategies.
Unique fact: James has a distinctive career path, having transitioned from a retail buyer specializing in dairy to a corporate strategy and innovation leader.