Retiree but still enjoying hard working at renovating the Maison Grand Pierre, with a nice suite to welcome relatives and friends who love to discover les Landes, enjoy cycling on the Velodyssee or would like to try one of the nicest surf spots on the Atlantic coast !

After long seeking and visiting hundreds of places, I eventually found the ideal location and my future home in Mimizan (Aquitaine), close to the Atlantic ocean.

Preparing my future business : concept development, marketing strategy, business plan...

Establishement of a Science Park specialised in agroenvironment dedicated to the development of sustainable agriculture, over 50 acres of glasshouses, labs and experimental agricultural land:- Prospective analysis and identification of the development axes of the science park.- Preparation of the science park implementation together with the local governement bodies.- Design of the communication strategy and tools (brochure, website, trade shows).- Hosting innovative companies… Show more Establishement of a Science Park specialised in agroenvironment dedicated to the development of sustainable agriculture, over 50 acres of glasshouses, labs and experimental agricultural land:- Prospective analysis and identification of the development axes of the science park.- Preparation of the science park implementation together with the local governement bodies.- Design of the communication strategy and tools (brochure, website, trade shows).- Hosting innovative companies and research organisations both public and private.- Advising new trainings in relation with the purpose of the science park. Show less

Innovation process management, targeting small and medium size companies.

Global role, responsible for applied research programmes aiming at understanding cats and dogs sensory perception and physico-chemical triggers of their feeding behaviour.Managing a team of research/project managers and scientists worldwide.Managing research programmes with leading edge research centres.

Responsible for the M&M's Choco Brand in Europe.Representative of Mars France for the product-related legal aspects.Member of the Alliance 7's Regulatory affairs group.

In charge of the marketing innovation programme targeting kids brands and new segments (female, seniors) for Germany/Austria/Switzerland.Achieved successful new product/brand development and launches.

Coordination of the product testing plans for Mars Snackfoods Europe.Set-up and management of product-related consumer trends and product watch for the European R&D Snackfoods Division.New product concepts development.

Responsible for the product development of the Balisto brand in Europe.

Responsible for the Sensory departments of Mars Snackfoods Europe.

Set-up and management of the Sensory Analysis department at Mars Snackfoods France.

Responsible for the Flavour Research and Sensory Analysis labs.In charge of the grape press development programme.