Antoine Lenglart

Global Key Account Director - Beauty & Care / Fragrances & Flavors @ dsm-firmenich

About

Available , Mobility within Europe, passionate about people and products . Reliable, hands on Solution finders and game changer I enjoy growing business via key account management and business development.Senior commercial executive with 20+ years of international experience in specialty ingredients, chemistry, and B2B markets (perfumery, beauty, nutraceuticals, bio‑based solutions).I combine technical roots with hands‑on commercial leadership, building growth through key accounts, new technologies, disciplined execution, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.Known for a 360° view, pragmatic decision‑making, and a strong people focus. Based in Switzerland – active across Europe.

Country

City

Switzerland

Industry

Chemicals

Skill

International Sales, Strategic Thinking, Embrace change, Alignement de stratégie, Launch strategy, Processus budgétaire, Directeurs, Chimie organique, Coatings, Technical Sales, Distributors, Technical Support, Product Launch, Direct Sales, Toll Manufacturing, Unit Production Management, Production Management, Production Operations, Plant Management, Production Administration

Experience

Global Key Account Director - Beauty & Care / Fragrances & Flavors

dsm-firmenich

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Kaiseraugst , Suisse

Direct Sales & Channels management Global Key Accounts and Regional Accounts • Manage Global Key Accounts and Regional Accounts, ensuring alignment with client needs and strategic goals. • Oversee global intermediates portfolio for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Fine Chemicals and Agro-Business (herbicide). • Manage the Active Ingredients Platform for dietary supplements, focusing on Oligo-ProanthoCyanidines and Phytopins.

Account manager BioEnergy & Grain Processing Europe

Novonesis

2021-4 - 2022-6 · 1 yr 3 mos

Aesch, Basel-Country, Switzerland

Manage international Key Accounts in Starch & Sweeteners, and Bioethanol Production (First and Second generation).

International Account Manager EMEA Technical Industry (Leather, Textile & Waste Water)

Novonesis

2017-4 - 2021-4 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Dittingen, Canton de Bâle-Campagne, Suisse

Technical Industry Business Unit. Channel partners and Distributors Management. Develop and implement channel-specific strategies and initiatives with a focus on portfolio, positioning, and prices. Definition of channel-specific project based on portfolio mix or bundles.

Regional Sales Marketing Manager -Coating , Varnish & Lacquers

Berlac AG

2014-2 - 2017-3 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Sissach, Canton de Bâle-Campagne, Suisse

• Defined and implemented sales strategies for composites coatings across various industries, including automotive and luxury goods. • Managed key accounts, notably with Faurecia Berlac Group, enhancing collaboration and innovation. • Drove R&D testing initiatives to improve product quality and performance. • Created and led cross-divisional teams to ensure successful product launches and market penetration.