Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
An accomplished search professional, Véronique de Pompignan is a valuable asset to the Consumer & Retail Practice. She has led numerous searches in the consumer industry, including retail, consumer products, e-commerce and more. Véronique is also active in the Board Services Practice, giving clients the benefit of her expertise in recruiting directors and building high-performing Boards.
Professional Focus
- Substantial experience in executive search, with emphasis on senior executives and functional specialists
- Leads searches in various industries with a focus on retail, including consumer goods and services, specialised retail chains, e-commerce, as well as real estate development
- Provides Board services, including Board effectiveness consulting, Board evaluation, CEO succession planning, director search
Business Expertise
- Experience with top French recruiting organisations; managed and trained teams of researchers
- Co-founded and developed search firm specialising in senior executives and functional experts
Additional Expertise
- Master of Business Administration, ISG Business School, Paris, France
Boyden places a high-impact R&D executive to drive innovation and transformation across a global consumer goods portfolio
In a significant transition for our client, a leading family-owned agricultural producer across the eastern and midwestern United States, the challenge of appointing its first non-family CEO was met with success through Boyden's strategic recruitment efforts.
Discover how Tabacalera USA, a leader in the premium cigar market, partnered with Boyden Miami to revolutionize their supply chain operations, navigating challenges and achieving unprecedented success in record time.
Perspectives from Boyden’s FinTech Experts
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the fashion and luxury industry, from generative design and personalized shopping to compliance with the EU AI Act and Italian AI Law. Learn about key applications, legal challenges, and strategies for responsible AI adoption.
Explore how AI in CPG leadership is reshaping executive roles and driving operational, marketing, and sales innovation across the industry.
Big Food is rapidly reinventing itself through accelerated M&A, rebranding, and wellness‑driven product innovation. Boyden Partner Doug Ehrenkranz provides expert insights on the rising demand for protein-rich, nutrient‑dense, and gut‑friendly foods shaping today’s CPG strategies.
Target’s prolonged search for a new CMO highlights leadership restructuring, brand challenges, and a limited talent pool as the retailer reshapes its C-suite.
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