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Jean-Christophe Flatin

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Chief Executive Officer at Oatly
📍 Paris, Île-de-France, France

Jean-Christophe Flatin is the CEO of Oatly, spearheading its transformation towards profitable growth and global scalability. A 30-year veteran of Mars, he is described by colleagues as an inspiring and engaging leader. He holds a Masters degree from ESCP Business School and also serves as Oatlys Chief Sustainability Officer.

Outside of his executive roles, Jean-Christophe leads an active lifestyle that includes skiing, tennis, surfing, and competing in semi-marathons. He is married with two sons and also enjoys reading novels in his downtime.

He deliberately holds the dual role of CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer to personally manage and "feel the heat" of the tensions between profit and purpose.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Priorities

Topics Jean-Christophe cares about

Business Turnaround
He is leading Oatly's strategic shift from high growth to disciplined, profitable operations, achieving the company's first profitable quarter in years.
Food System Sustainability
As Chief Sustainability Officer, he is passionate about shifting to a plant-based food system and reducing the food industry's climate impact.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Oatly
6-2022 - 5-2023
Global President
Oatly
9-2018 - 6-2022
President of Innovation, Science, Technology & Mars Edge
Mars
8-2017 - 6-2022
President, Mars Edge
Mars
10-2014 - 8-2017
GLOBAL PRESIDENT, MARS CHOCOLATE
Mars
In the press

Media appearances

Oatly Names Jean‑Christophe Flatin as New CEO and Narrows Quarterly Loss. Featured in The Wall Street Journal
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A Climate Week Conversation with Jean‑Christophe Flatin, CEO, Oatly. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1989 - 1991
Master
ESCP Business School
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