Laurent Marcel

Laurent leads the Danone Manifesto Ventures team as Chief Executive Officer. He plays both a front- and back-end role, establishing the group's strategy and vision for growth and culture, while also working closely with partners and brands. With Danone for over 15 years, Laurent has lived all over the globe-from Paris and Jakarta, to Moscow and Mumbai-as a CFO and General Manager, He gained unprecedented international experience leading business units for Danone. Prior to joining Danone Manifesto Ventures, Laurent was the General Manager for Danone in India. Before joining Danone, Laurent started his career as a business lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions in Paris and New York. Laurent is a graduate of HEC Paris and a former attorney with the Paris Bar.

When He's Not Overseeing the Company

You'll find Laurent spending time with his three children or visiting art museums and galleries with his wife, who is a sculptor. He also loves playing tennis, running, surfing, skiing, reading novels and traveling the world.

Words to Live By

Dream big, do good, and enjoy the mome