François Banon

François Banon is an experienced communication executive with significant leadership roles spanning over three decades. Currently serving as SVP of Global Communication and General Secretary for Danone Corporate Brand in France since January 2022, François previously held the position of VP Global Communication & Danone Corporate Brand. Prior to that, François worked at Orange from January 2019 to January 2022 as Directeur des Relations Externes and Directeur de Projets, leading CSR transformation initiatives. François's earlier career includes a notable tenure at Groupe Euro Disney (Disneyland Paris) from June 2004 to September 2017, where responsibilities included Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication Europe, ultimately enhancing brand strategy and communication across multiple departments. François's foundational experience in advertising began at Lowe Lintas, where François ascended from Account Director in Spain to Executive Director in France, delivering impressive growth and managing significant budgets for major clients. François holds a Master's degree in Politics, Economy & Management from Sciences Po, earned between 1985 and 1987.