Fabienne Saadane-Oaks

Fabienne Saadane-Oaks is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the food, nutrition, and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Board Member at AAK and Fermentalg since 2023 and 2017 respectively, Fabienne previously held the position of CEO at Associated British Foods plc from March 2015 to April 2024, overseeing the ABF Specialty Ingredients business. Prior roles include Vice President of Health & Protection at DuPont Nutrition & Health and various leadership positions at Danisco and Rhodia. Fabienne holds an MBA and a Master's degree from ESSEC Business School and ENSTA, and a Master's in mechanical engineering from ENSTA Paris.