Valentine Holder Beaucamp

COMEX Member, CHRO in charge of the full company scope, I was appointed to create conditions of employees' engagement and performance around our new strategic platform for the company.

Main contributions:
- the co-creation of the Company value creation (VCP) & STRATEGIC PLAN: our growth trilogy (profitable, sustainable, and human) was cascaded to all our employees, and thoroughly reflected in our new corporate identity & employer branding.

- the COMPLETE TURN-AROUND OF THE HR ORGANIZATION, STAFFING AND STRATEGIC ROADMAP - with a major focus on talent (sourcing, development, and retention), employees' engagement and ambassadorship, installation of HR and management cycles and organizational effectiveness

- The creation of our TALENT FRAMEWORK: full reset of our recruitment process (200 hiring / year), definition of Company values thoroughly reflected in HR cycles as well as in 360° roll out, creation of an Extended leadership team

- The co-lead of the HQ RELOCATION, upgrading our work environment, installing more proximity, agile ways of working, and an increased visibility

- Support to other transformative projects (eg : entry on new category, logistic framework, …)


PE-backed company, owned by CVC (LBO project).
Iconic food brand in France, with strong leadership on all its product categories (pasta, sauces, couscous & semolina)
800 employees across headquarter in Lyon, 6 production sites, 2 warehouses, R&D center, 2 field forces (retail & AFH) - Net Sales 2023: 586M€

Supporting as Sr HRD and Study Leader the CBU and Danone in France through 2 major steps of development:
1. FROM early life nutrition Bledina & medical nutrition Nutricia stand-alone CBU’s TO an integrated SPECIALIZED NUTRITION in France:
- Driving the design phase (incl. staffing + retention plan on key capabilities & talent)
- Driving the social dialogue phase (PSE social plan, nego of social supporting measures signed with unions)
- And supervising the implementation with operating modes, detailed change plan by function.

I conducted the change with a key attention on People & Culture roadmap. Bledina & Nutricia are both iconic brands and companies, with each strong cultures rooted in science, clients & patients, serving life. Detailed change activities and listening strategy with monthly pulse survey were implemented to ensure our 1600 employees be/feel part of this integration.

And UPGRADING OUR SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP: Both Bledina & Nutricia were trailblazering a B-Corp certification in their categories; with a decisive inputs on HR components to reach the certification (launching civic engagement program and scaling up to France, signing Diversity & Inclusion agreement, ... )



2. FROM Specialized Nutrition TO Danone en France: Danone disclosed in November 2020 its intention to move from dedicated categories organization (SN, Waters & Dairy Plant Based) to cross categories organization in each country.
Being in charge of the one the largest CBU / entity in France, i combined my usual HR role with CO-DRIVING DANONE Local First RESTRUCTURING PLAN for France:
- Designing and implementing social dialogue in my CBU, whilst protecting business continuity & employees engagement
- acting as Transversal Lead for France on TALENT (talent mapping, pre staffing for each functions)

1600 FTE - 400 M€ NS - B Corp certified
Board member, HR Leader for a full CBU scope: Headquarters, Field forces France and overseas territories and 3 manufacturing plantsSupporting as Sr HRD and Study Leader the CBU and Danone in France through 2 major steps of development: 1. FROM early life nutrition Bledina & medical nutrition Nutricia stand-alone CBU’s TO an integrated SPECIALIZED NUTRITION in France: - Driving the design phase (incl. staffing + retention plan on key capabilities & talent) - Driving the social dialogue phase (PSE social plan, nego of social supporting measures signed with unions) - And supervising the implementation with operating modes, detailed change plan by function. I conducted the change with a key attention on People & Culture roadmap. Bledina & Nutricia are both iconic brands and companies, with each strong cultures rooted in science, clients & patients, serving life. Detailed change activities and listening strategy with monthly pulse survey were implemented to ensure our 1600 employees be/feel part of this integration. And UPGRADING OUR SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP: Both Bledina & Nutricia were trailblazering a B-Corp certification in their categories; with a decisive inputs on HR components to reach the certification (launching civic engagement program and scaling up to France, signing Diversity & Inclusion agreement, ... ) 2. FROM Specialized Nutrition TO Danone en France: Danone disclosed in November 2020 its intention to move from dedicated categories organization (SN, Waters & Dairy Plant Based) to cross categories organization in each country. Being in charge of the one the largest CBU / entity in France, i combined my usual HR role with CO-DRIVING DANONE Local First RESTRUCTURING PLAN for France: - Designing and implementing social dialogue in my CBU, whilst protecting business continuity & employees engagement - acting as Transversal Lead for France on TALENT (talent mapping, pre staffing for each functions) 1600 FTE - 400 M€ NS - B Corp certified Board member, HR Leader for a full CBU scope: Headquarters, Field forces France and overseas territories and 3 manufacturing plants

HEAD OF HR for DANONE WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS (20 direct reports) :
- Supervising 900 FTE - acting as linking pin between Divisions, Regions & Corporate functions
- Member of Danone Place Board

On top of my usual HRD accountabilities, I was appointed as :
- "Convergence" STUDY LEADER : to bring the study of a major relocation program to a final sign-off (ie : from 4 Parisian sites to 1 in Rueil-Malmaison hosting 1800 employees)
-ZBB study for the worldwide headquarter : to generate savings on other goods & services spends to be further re-invested in business.

Appointed to drive a strong TRANSFORMATION MANDATE : the integration of DNAO, a stand alone CBU, into the newly created African division. Which resulted in :
- the carve-out the French overseas business & teams toward French entity
- the design and implementation of cross-categories Clusters in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt
- the implementation of Shared Business Services (IT, HR, Finance & General Secretary) in France and African countries. Contribution to the European Work Council

Acting as GM & CODI thinking partner, i contributed toCBU business strategy definition, and stand for delivering Talent to Danone & reaching sustainable performance.
• Driving CBU TALENT AGENDA, with key emphasis in sourcing, developping & retaining local talents (especially in Sub-Saharian). Rolled out a new talent framework, piloted some assessment methods.
• Anticipating and leading transformations, ensuring the Danoners ENGAGEMENT with a strong focus on organization design and social relations. Leading a strong Management Community (approx 50 members) to durmbeat change across the organization, ensure people information and engagement to the ONE AFRICA project
• Shaping HR POLICIES and guidelines, upskilling management on HR Cycles.
• Managing social fundamentals, in the context of a high risk CBU (compliance). With a dedicated action plan to meet internal audit requirements.

200+ M€ turn over - 450 FTE - CODI member

Regional HR LEADER for a dedicated entrepreneurial entity opening and developping markets across 40 countries (South Korea, Ecuador, Israël, Azerbaïdjan, ... )
60M Net Sales, with double digit growth - 50 employees, approx. 250 affiliates

Co-DESIGNING THE STRATEGIC AGENDA : Roadmap to 100M€ Net Sales (organic & new opening's)
In charge of STRATEGIC PEOPLE & ORGANIZATION ROADMAP, with a key focus on Talent acquisition development & retention

On top on my CBU accountabilities, I developed a"RECRUITMENT EXCELLENCE" training to upskill my Leadership Team capabilities in TALENT ACQUISITION. I rolled out this training to the rest of my Early Life Division through 4 Campus and Train-the-Training. This training has been now integrated in Danone learning catalogue.

Co-Designing and Driving Bledina's transformation roadmap :
- right structuring of HQ organisations
- cultural change through roll a full CBU roll out of the Danone Leadership College
- design and roll out of Engagement Plan

• Leader for headquarter local social dialogue (i.e. : CE, CSHCT)
• Talent Lead for (SSD & R&D), Staff & supervisors - Coordination of HR annual processes & agenda - Contribution to HR projects (eg. : young talent international programs in senior employment, …)
• Management of 5 reports (HR, facilities, Health & Safety)