Laurence Bier

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Managing Director. Business Unit Leader. Chief Marketing Officer. FMCG.Passionate about leaving the world in a sustainable place. @ Mars
mclean, virginia, united states
Laurence Bier's Location
France, France
About Laurence Bier

I am a results-driven, innovative and enthusiastic leader with a track record in accelerating growth through strategic realignment, operational transformation and building highly talented and diverse teams. With successful experience of 20+ years in leading business units in a fast-paced and international FMCG environment, I thrive in a local or global scope in need of reinvention or transformation.» Successful strategic and operational transformation of a global business unit (50 countries) with interventions in market scope, portfolio; delivery solutions and operating model (organizational design and culture).» Food market expert with a passion to have an impact on creating a more sustainable world in the areas of food transition, health and lifestyle.

Laurence Bier's Current Company Details
Mars

Mars

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Managing Director. Business Unit Leader. Chief Marketing Officer. FMCG.Passionate about leaving the world in a sustainable place.
mclean, virginia, united states
Website:
mars.com
Employees:
41482
Laurence Bier Work Experience Details
  • Mars
    Comex -Marketing And Strategic Demand Director Germany
    Mars Dec 2021 - Present
    Munich, Bavière, Allemagne
    Mars Wrigley Germany Leadership Team Covering five functions (Marketing, Insights, Sales Revenue Management, Category management and Customer Marketing), in charge of leading a team of 35 people to success with a mission to shape and ensure execution of the 3 – 5 year unit growth strategy  Oversee development and execution of confectionery demand strategy across all channels (grocery, convenience, hard discounters, digital) Lead and execute portfolio and media plans to maximize penetration  Develop and execute category growth strategy through implementation of category vision, differentiated customer strategy with top retailers in Germany and Perfect Store Member of the German COMEX and European Marketing LT
  • Mars, Inc.
    Emea Ice Cream Business Unit Director
    Mars, Inc. Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
    Steinbourg
    Europe and Emerging countries Ice Cream Business Unit Director Leading one of the two Mars global ice cream business units, responsible for defining and executing a winning strategy for ice cream across 50 countries in Europe and emerging markets Define and implement a holistic market, portfolio, pricing and delivery strategy for ice cream  Lead portfolio innovation and R&D priorities in both freedom to operate and new segments Manage a shadow P&L of the 50 countries influencing choices across the different P&L levels Engage the team (eight direct reports), the community of GMs and ice cream fans in growing ice cream
  • Mars Chocolat France
    Head Of Digital Commerce, Shopper Marketing And Category Management
    Mars Chocolat France Feb 2014 - Dec 2017
    Haguenau -67
     Sales Leadership Team, leading and engaging a team of 20 people. Defined and implemented an efficient and creative omni-channel category strategy with excellent execution through Perfect Store Co-designed and implemented the first Mars dedicated digital team Awarded Best Merchandising & Multi-Siting Strategy for France – LSA 2015 (external competition)
  • Mars Chocolat France
    Comex - S&Op+ And Demand Planning Director
    Mars Chocolat France Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
     Transformed the effectiveness of demand planning across the business (SFA and Biais) through greater integration of sales KPIs Set up a redesign of the local S&OP+ signature process achieving effective deployment in six months  Led the unit through a major quality issue in one of the key factories
  • Mars Chocolat France
    Convenience Sales Development Manager France
    Mars Chocolat France Jan 2008 - Sep 2012
     Negotiated creative business plans for priority customers to ensure category leadership, winning category captaincy projects. Defined Strategic Customer Management priorities Developed and deployed Perfect Store and sales KPIs
  • Mars Chocolat France
    Portfolio Marketing Manager France
    Mars Chocolat France Nov 2002 - Dec 2007
     Successfully led the business units of ice cream then Bitesize (M&M’s, Maltesers) to strong and profitable development  Actively contributed to the design and launch of the business unit model in Mars Chocolat France (P&L accountability for brand leaders and cross-functional collaboration)
  • Groupe Panzani
    Junior Brand Manager
    Groupe Panzani Jan 2001 - Nov 2002
    Région De Lyon, France
    Brand Manager France Worked with GM to audit and improve performance of the first ever pasta quick service retail restaurant in France  Supported the portfolio leader by auditing portfolio performance, leading consumer research and working on agile innovation programs

Laurence Bier Education Details

  • Em Lyon Business School
    Em Lyon Business School
    Marketing International
  • Center For Creative Leadership (Ccl)
    Center For Creative Leadership (Ccl)
    Leadership At The Peak

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Laurence Bier works for Mars

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Laurence Bier's current role is Managing Director. Business Unit Leader. Chief Marketing Officer. FMCG.Passionate about leaving the world in a sustainable place..

What schools did Laurence Bier attend?

Laurence Bier attended Em Lyon Business School, Center For Creative Leadership (Ccl).

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