Mael Dano

Mael Dano has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Mael most recently worked at Blackmores Group as the Head of Portfolio Optimization since March 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Business Activity Management at the same company from January 2021 to March 2022.

Before joining Blackmores Group, Mael had an extensive tenure at Pernod Ricard. Mael served as a Global Marketing Manager from December 2017 to December 2019, where they successfully reinvigorated a declining brand and led the development of a new brand vision. Mael also held the role of Global Marketing Manager Innovation from February 2017 to December 2017, overseeing cross-functional business recommendations and new brand strategies. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Brand Manager Innovation and a Creativity and Luxury Specialist, contributing to the end-to-end development of global new product launches and fostering a culture of creativity within the organization.

Mael's earlier experiences include working as a Digital Marketing Consultant at BBC Worldwide, where they developed and delivered a digital strategy to boost online activities. Mael also worked as an Industrial Product Designer at piKs design and held project management positions at Acer/Packard Bell, Technicolor, and Awyse. Additionally, they served as a Design Consultant at Leroy Merlin, where they contributed to the development of a range of modern kitchen appliances.

Overall, Mael Dano has a strong background in marketing, brand management, innovation, and project management across various industries.

Mael Dano's education history includes several degrees and programs. In 2017-2018, they attended INSEAD and completed the Leadership Development Programme, focusing on Organisational Leadership. From 2009 to 2010, they studied at ESCP Business School, earning a Master's degree in Marketing and Creativity. Prior to that, they attended the International School of Design (ISD France) from 2004 to 2009, where they obtained a Master's degree in Design Management. In 2015, Mael completed the WSET Level 2 at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, receiving the Distinction award. Additionally, they participated in two programs at Pernod Ricard University that same year: Finance and Business Acumen, as well as the Emerging Leaders Programme.