
Guillaume Planque
Managing Director Biotech @ Groupe VIVESCIA
About
With over 20 years of experience in international business environments, I have developed a solid expertise ranging from marketing and business development to general management. Driven by innovation, I am passionate about leading teams to drive business growth while aligning sustainability, customer-centricity, and business objectives. My approach is focused on co-creation and finding concrete solutions. Dedicated and determined, I firmly believe that teamwork and collaboration are key to overcoming challenges and achieving sustainable results. I like to leverage my experience and skills in ambitious projects where the positive impact on both business and society is a core priority. #leadership, #entrepreneurial, #strategic thinking, #agility, #resilience, #engagement
France
Greater Lille Metropolitan Area
Food Production
P&L, Filiales, Anglais, General management, Branding, Stratégies de positionnement de marque, Lancement de produit, Marketing, Stratégie marketing, Business Development, Product Innovation, Business Strategy, Gestion de projet, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Conception de produit, Product Management, Secteur alimentaire, Customer Insight, Data Analysis
Experience

Global Managing Director - Business Unit “Ensemble Foods”
Lille / Paris (F)
- Full P&L responsibility with direct oversight of Industry, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Legal functions - Lead a team of 40 FTEs across Europe, Asia, and the USA; established U.S. operations from the ground up - Develop and execute a global entity strategy, comprehensive business plan - Brand creation, value proposition, market positioning with clear differentiation factors - Deliver solid positive trend in sales volume through business development in Food Service, BtoB, and Retail channels - Innovation and process optimization, greater productivity (+10%), investment management - Foster and expand external partnerships, toll manufacturing ecosystem - Represent the company both internally and externally, enhancing product valorization and visibility - President of Ensemble Foods Holding and Ensemble Foods North America

Marketing Director
Lille / Paris (F)
- All product lines (sugar, starch & sweeteners, alcohol/ethanol) - Marketing Strategy, establish market positioning and develop compelling value propositions - Business Development: drive growth through specialty business P&L management, strategic partnerships - Sales: drive negotiation kits, train sales teams to negotiation, define sales plan and messaging frameworks - Transformation: design the new commerce organization, team leader with direct reporting to the CEO - Customer Focus: implement customer segmentation, determine service levels, create development plans - Performance Monitoring: identify and track KPIs, ensure execution milestones are met - Market Intelligence: conduct market & competitive analysis, manage category strategy, specialty pricing - Innovation: co-lead Tereos’ innovation pipelines with R&D and spearhead key innovation projects - Branding: shape brand content, drive brand awareness, and enhance external visibility - Président de Tereos Solutions

EU – Head of Product Management at Tereos – Sugar & Sweetening Solutions
Lille / Paris (F)
- Drive the Marketing strategy and five years plan for the sugar product line (2M tons) - Own pricing strategy and negotiations, create negotiation toolkit and train sales teams - Design commercial tactics from market insights and S&D analysis, foster a customer-centric culture - Pioneer the launch of the first certified organic beet & HVE sugar in France, develop new ecosystems - Innovation leadership: co-lead the Sweetness innovation funnel with R&D, capture business opportunities - Optimize product portfolio through development, differentiation, and value-maximization initiatives - Lead strategic projects, including major innovations and cross-functional initiatives (e.g. Brexit task force) - Establish and manage the Sweetening solutions group, define and execute strategy

EU - Marketing Product Lead at Cargill (BU, all Product Lines)
Lille (F) / Mechelen (B)
- Lead new product launches, driving cross-functional alignment and timely market entry - Define value propositions and execute market analysis to optimize positioning - Partner with Commercial to design and lead acquisition strategies - Manage BU communications, serving as press and media contact - Create sales enablement materials to boost customer engagement and value delivery - Drive digital transformation, acting as Marketing lead for Salesforce implementation

EU – Communication Manager at Cargill (BU, all Product Lines)
Lille (F) / Mechelen (B)
- BU external communication plan management and execution(K€ 500 budget), media spokesperson - Branding: BU implementation lead, content creation, product positioning, brand identities management - Product launch support, from Value Propositions to Communication, part of product launch teams - Customer Focus: customer segmentation implementation and customer surveys - Edit customer newsletter, deliver BU messages and ensure Product Line positioning - Sustainability: part of the BU strategy group, developing communication plan and toolkit for the BU

Global - Marketing Communication Specialist at Cargill (Industrial Starches)
Lille (F) / Mechelen (B)
- BU external communication plan management and execution, incl. press interviews, ad campaigns - Tradeshows management (strategy, narrative, collaterals & press management – EU, USA, Asia) - Sales & Market analysis, BU data system Key user, leading process & enhancement for the BU - Competitive intelligence role: information network implementation, data analysis, benchmarking - Product launch support, Direct Marketing actions with tangible quantification - Lead of the Haubourdin communication group, internal communication management

France - Marketing Coordinator at Cargill (All product lines)
Lille
- French external communication plan management and execution, in line with central strategy - Press day and customer seminars organization, raising brand awareness, product & service offering promotion - Customer surveys in France, interviews with customers, process follow-up - Reporting, data analysis and Total Market exercise coordination - Sales representative & lead for ERP launching in France (team training, EU procedures)
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