Our game-changing vision comes from our business leaders and employees who think differently.
In alphabetical order:
Benoit Dadolle
General Manager France Grocery
“Our powerful brands give consumers the power to change the food system and protect our planet”
Bryan Martins
General Manager UK
“Innovation and biodiversity drive our performance and our products echo our commitments.”
Caroline Baume
Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Christophe Barnouin
CEO
“Leading with boldness and conviction to champion biodiversity and foster performance.”
David Care
General Manager Southern Europe
“We’re constantly seeking ways to restore the balance needed to maintain a healthy planet and offer healthy and sustainable food.”
Eike Mehlhop
General Manager DE/AT/CH
“Build innovative partnerships, create delicious products and support sustainable growth is what drives us.”
Francois de Gantes
Chief Financial Officer
“Finance at Ecotone is a sustainable finance that fully supports the company’s mission and social purpose.”
Han van Nieuwland
Chief Procurement Officer
“Beeing pioneer in healthy and organic food makes us accountable for what’s next in terms of sustainable food.”
Marjolijn Niggebrugge
General Manager Benelux/Nordics
Stendert Krommendam
Group HR Director, Sustainability and Communication
“It’s great to work in a culture where performance meets purpose every single day.”
Our board members
In 2024, the board members achieved a 100% attendance rate.
Gaelle d’Engremont
Gaëlle is Head of the Food & Consumer Team at PAI Partners and has been involved in numerous notable investments. Graduated from ESSEC, she is currently President and President of the Supervisory Board of Best Food of Nature JVCo, President of the Supervisory Board of Euro Ethnic Foods Topco, Chairman of LB PAI Holdco, Director of Quantum Topco Limited, Advisory Board member of Thyme HoldCo, and Director of Yonderland B.V.
Luise Hegener
Luise began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in London before joining PAI Partners in 2025 as part of the Investment Group. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Strategy from Sciences Po Paris, as well as a dual Bachelor’s degree from Paris Dauphine University and Mannheim Corporate State University.
Charles Jobson
Charles has strong expertise in the field of investment. Graduated from Northeastern University and Duke University, he founded the investment management firm Delta Partners in the United States. He is currently both, a member of the Supervisory Board of Ecotone and a co-shareholder. He is also the founder of the Ilse and Charles Jobson Natural Play Park.
Marie Lafragette
Marie has solid experience in finance, having started her career in investment banking before specializing in private equity. She joined PAI Partners in 2023, where she focuses on Food & Consumer investments. Marie holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from ESTP and a Master’s degree in International Finance from HEC Paris.
Didier Suberbielle
Didier is a manager, entrepreneur, and investor specializing in consumer goods and the organic sector. A graduate of HEC Paris, he is currently chairman of Natimpact, Truffus and Caviar House & Prunier Group.
Frank Van Oers
Frank is an experienced board advisor with a strong background in the food production and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Graduated from St. Joris College in Eindhoven and from the Dutch Chartered Accountants Institute (NIVRA) in the Netherlands, he has been serving as a member of the Supervisory Board of FarmFrites Holding BV since 2018.
Sylvia Woon
Sylvia Woon has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing of global consumer brands. She holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business – York University in Toronto and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Good Ventures Ltd and Trustee of My Life Films.
