Jean-Yves Krummenacher, Danone: Sustainable Procurement
Jean-Yves Krummenacher serves as the Global CPO at Danone, a leading multinational food and beverage company headquartered in France.
In this role, he oversees the company's global procurement operations, focusing on sustainability, innovation and efficiency.
Under his leadership, Danone has reinforced its commitment to responsible sourcing and collaborative partnerships, aligning procurement strategies with the company's mission to "bring health through food to as many people as possible."
Jean-Yves’s career journey
Jean-Yves has been with Danone for over a decade, ascending to the position of Global CPO in October 2020.
His tenure at Danone is marked by a series of strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the procurement function into a catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation.
Before joining Danone, Jean-Yves held various leadership roles in procurement and supply chain management, though specific details about his earlier career are not extensively documented.
Industry influence
Jean-Yves is recognised for his strategic vision and emphasis on simplicity in supplier relationship management.
He asserts that securing the basics of safety, quality and service levels is fundamental, enabling the cultivation of strong and transparent relationships with suppliers.
This approach facilitates the identification of optimal solutions in efficiency, technology and sustainability.
Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Jean-Yves actively contributes to industry-wide sustainability efforts.
He has been instrumental in forging partnerships aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the dairy industry.
Notably, under his leadership, Danone collaborated with Ajinomoto to introduce AjiPro®-L to dairy farmers, a solution designed to decrease nitrous oxide emissions from manure by approximately 25% and enhance the efficacy of methane reduction additives by about 30%.
In another strategic move, Jean-Yves oversaw Danone's partnership with Maersk through the ECO Delivery Ocean service.
This initiative utilises alternative fuels such as bio-diesel and bio-methanol, resulting in a more than 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels.
This collaboration underscores Danone's commitment to decarbonising its supply chain and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Vision for the future
Looking ahead, Jean-Yves envisions a procurement landscape deeply integrated with sustainability and innovation.
He emphasises the importance of collaborative efforts with suppliers and partners to drive transformative projects across packaging, ingredients, agriculture, services and logistics.
By nurturing over 100 game-changing projects, Jean-Yves aims to secure short-term growth while paving the way for long-term transformation of Danone's categories through greater innovation.
Jean-Yves’s tenure as Global CPO at Danone is marked by a steadfast commitment to sustainability, innovation and strategic collaboration.
His leadership has not only optimised Danone's procurement processes but has also set a benchmark for integrating environmental responsibility into corporate supply chains.
As Danone continues to evolve, Jean-Yves’s contributions ensure that procurement remains a pivotal driver of value, sustainability and positive societal impact.
This is also a recognition for my team. I want to thank this great group of seasoned leaders, pushing the bar very high and motivated to transform Danone!
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