Emmanuel Besnier

Position: CEO of Lactalis Group

Biography: Emmanuel Besnier was born on September 18, 1970, in Laval, France. He is a prominent French businessman and the third generation to helm the family-owned dairy company, Lactalis Group. Emmanuel took over as CEO in 2000, following the footsteps of his father Michel Besnier, who had expanded the company significantly during his tenure.

Emmanuel studied at the Institut Supérieur de Gestion in Paris, which prepared him for a leadership role in the business. Under his leadership, Lactalis has continued to expand globally, making strategic acquisitions and broadening its portfolio of products to include many leading dairy brands.

Current Place of Work: Lactalis Group

Lactalis Group is a multinational dairy products corporation, founded in 1933 by André Besnier in Laval, France. The company has grown to become one of the largest dairy products manufacturers in the world. It operates in over 80 countries and employs more than 85,000 people globally.

Important Events Related to Emmanuel Besnier

One of the significant events during Emmanuel Besnier's tenure was the 2017 salmonella outbreak linked to baby formula manufactured by Lactalis, which led to a massive product recall and damaged the company's reputation. Emmanuel, usually known for his media shyness, broke his silence to address the issue publicly, assuring victims and stakeholders of remedies and changes in the safety protocols of the company.

Another pivotal moment was Lactalis's 2011 acquisition of Parmalat, a significant move that demonstrated Emmanuel's strategy of expanding Lactalis’s footprint outside of Europe, adding a substantial share in the Italian market.

Under Emmanuel's leadership, Lactalis celebrated achieving a milestone of €20 billion in sales in 2020, marking its status as a core player in the international dairy market.

References: Information gathered from reputable business journals and Lactalis Group's public records about Emmanuel Besnier and key events regarding Lactalis Group.

Modified: 2025/02/05

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