Danone further accelerates its Renew transformation and announces the next stage of its leadership structure
Danone (OTC:DANOY) has announced a significant organizational restructuring effective January 1st, 2026, as part of its Renew transformation strategy. The company will streamline operations into three geographical divisions: EMEA (under Pablo Perversi), Asia Pacific (under Bruno Chevot), and Americas (under Henri Bruxelles), all reporting to Group Deputy CEO Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta.
The reorganization aims to enhance market impact and agility. Christian Stammkoetter, current President for Asia, Africa and the Middle East, will depart after 19 years with the company. Additionally, Laurent Sacchi, General Secretary, will take over leadership of Sustainability initiatives.
Danone, which generated €27.4 billion in sales in 2024, operates in three health-focused categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition, with products sold in over 120 markets worldwide.
Danone (OTC:DANOY) ha annunciato una significativa riorganizzazione aziendale con efficacia dal 1° gennaio 2026, nell'ambito della strategia di trasformazione "Renew". L'azienda semplificherà la sua struttura operativa in tre divisioni geografiche: EMEA (guidata da Pablo Perversi), Asia Pacific (guidata da Bruno Chevot) e Americas (guidata da Henri Bruxelles), tutte riferenti alla Group Deputy CEO Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta.
La riorganizzazione punta a migliorare l'impatto sul mercato e l'agilità. Christian Stammkoetter, attuale Presidente per Asia, Africa e Medio Oriente, lascerà l'azienda dopo 19 anni. Inoltre, Laurent Sacchi, Segretario Generale, assumerà la responsabilità delle iniziative di sostenibilità.
Danone, che ha registrato 27,4 miliardi di euro di vendite nel 2024, opera in tre categorie orientate alla salute: prodotti lattiero-caseari e a base vegetale essenziali, acque e nutrizione specializzata, vendendo i propri prodotti in oltre 120 paesi.
Danone (OTC:DANOY) ha anunciado una reestructuración organizativa importante con efecto a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, como parte de su estrategia de transformación "Renew". La compañía consolidará sus operaciones en tres divisiones geográficas: EMEA (a cargo de Pablo Perversi), Asia Pacific (a cargo de Bruno Chevot) y Americas (a cargo de Henri Bruxelles), todas reportando a la Group Deputy CEO Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta.
La reorganización busca aumentar el impacto en el mercado y la agilidad. Christian Stammkoetter, actual presidente para Asia, África y Oriente Medio, abandonará la compañía tras 19 años. Además, Laurent Sacchi, Secretario General, asumirá la dirección de las iniciativas de sostenibilidad.
Danone, que registró 27.400 millones de euros en ventas en 2024, opera en tres categorías centradas en la salud: productos lácteos y de origen vegetal esenciales, aguas y nutrición especializada, con presencia en más de 120 mercados.
Danone (OTC:DANOY)는 2026년 1월 1일부로 시행되는 대대적인 조직 개편을 발표했습니다. 이번 조치는 "Renew" 전환 전략의 일환으로, 회사를 세 개의 지리적 사업부로 단순화합니다: EMEA(파블로 페르베르시 책임), Asia Pacific(브루노 슈보 책임), Americas(앙리 브뤼셀 책임). 세 사업부 모두 부사장 겸 그룹 부대표(Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta)에게 보고합니다.
이번 재편은 시장에서의 영향력과 민첩성 강화를 목표로 합니다. 아시아·아프리카·중동 담당 현 회장 크리스티안 슈탐케터는 19년 근속 후 회사를 떠납니다. 또한 총무(General Secretary) 로랑 사치(Laurent Sacchi)가 지속가능성 이니셔티브를 이끌게 됩니다.
다논은 2024년 매출 274억 유로를 기록했으며, 필수 유제품 및 식물성 제품, 생수, 전문 영양 등 건강 중심의 세 카테고리에서 전 세계 120여 개 시장에 제품을 판매하고 있습니다.
Danone (OTC:DANOY) a annoncé une importante réorganisation opérationnelle prenant effet le 1er janvier 2026, dans le cadre de sa stratégie de transformation "Renew". Le groupe va rationaliser ses activités en trois divisions géographiques : EMEA (sous la responsabilité de Pablo Perversi), Asia Pacific (sous Bruno Chevot) et Americas (sous Henri Bruxelles), toutes rattachées à la Group Deputy CEO Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta.
La réorganisation vise à renforcer l'impact sur le marché et l'agilité. Christian Stammkoetter, actuel président pour l'Asie, l'Afrique et le Moyen-Orient, quittera l'entreprise après 19 ans. Par ailleurs, Laurent Sacchi, Secrétaire Général, prendra la tête des initiatives en matière de durabilité.
Danone, qui a réalisé 27,4 milliards d'euros de ventes en 2024, opère dans trois catégories axées sur la santé : produits laitiers essentiels et à base de plantes, eaux, et nutrition spécialisée, avec des produits vendus dans plus de 120 marchés à travers le monde.
Danone (OTC:DANOY) hat eine bedeutende organisatorische Umstrukturierung angekündigt, die zum 1. Januar 2026 in Kraft tritt und Teil der Transformationsstrategie "Renew" ist. Das Unternehmen fasst seine Aktivitäten in drei geografische Divisionen zusammen: EMEA (unter Pablo Perversi), Asia Pacific (unter Bruno Chevot) und Americas (unter Henri Bruxelles), die alle an die Group Deputy CEO Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta berichten.
Die Reorganisation zielt darauf ab, Marktwirkung und Agilität zu stärken. Christian Stammkoetter, derzeit Präsident für Asien, Afrika und den Nahen Osten, wird nach 19 Jahren das Unternehmen verlassen. Darüber hinaus wird Laurent Sacchi, Generalsekretär, die Leitung der Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen übernehmen.
Danone, das im Jahr 2024 einen Umsatz von 27,4 Milliarden Euro erwirtschaftete, ist in drei gesundheitsorientierten Kategorien tätig: essentielle Milch- und pflanzenbasierte Produkte, Wasser sowie Specialized Nutrition, und vertreibt Produkte in mehr als 120 Märkten weltweit.
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- Loss of experienced leadership with departure of 19-year veteran Christian Stammkoetter
- Organizational restructuring may cause temporary operational disruptions
Paris, August 26, 2025, at 8.30 AM CEST
Danone further accelerates its Renew transformation and announces the next stage of its leadership structure
Danone announces today an evolution of its leadership structure. The company will operate through 3 geographies: EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas. This leaner organization marks a further step in the deployment of the second chapter of Renew Danone. It will further enhance the company’s agility and market impact.
To this effect, as of January 1st, 2026:
- Pablo Perversi is appointed President EMEA (Europe, Turkey, Middle East and Africa),
- Bruno Chevot is appointed President APAC (Asia-Pacific),
- Henri Bruxelles is appointed President Americas.
reporting to Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta, Group Deputy CEO, in charge of geographies and categories.
Christian Stammkoetter, currently President for Asia, Africa and the Middle East (AMEA), has decided to leave Danone to pursue a new challenge, after 19 years with the company. He will remain in his role until the end of the year.
Henri Bruxelles will keep his JV and partners responsibilities.
Laurent Sacchi, General Secretary, will assume leadership of Sustainability to continue delivering our health mission through sustainability and social impact.
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, Chief Executive Officer said:
“As part of the next chapter of our Renew Danone strategy, we have decided to further accelerate our transformation, with a more compact and simpler organisation at the top of the company. These changes help us move forward with even greater focus and agility.
Although Christian will be with us until the end of the year, on behalf of all of us at Danone I would like to thank him for his leadership and dedication to Danone over the last two decades. We all wish him every success in his next role.”
About Danone (www.danone.com)
Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing and on-trend Categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With a long-standing mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices while committing to achieve measurable nutritional, social, societal and environment impact. Danone has defined its Renew strategy to restore growth, competitiveness, and value creation for the long-term. With over 90,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated
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