Pierre Decrion

Pierre Decrion is a seasoned executive in quality and food safety management with extensive experience in the dairy industry. As the VP of Quality & Food Safety at Lactalis American Group since October 2023, Pierre previously served as the Industrial Director for LATAM at Lactalis International, where oversight included an industrial strategy across 40 sites, a budget of 153M€, and significant sustainability initiatives. Prior roles include VP of Quality for Russia & CIS at Danone Dairy, where Pierre transformed the quality function and enhanced operational capabilities, and Vice President of Manufacturing at Bonafont, where a "Zero Base" industrial strategy was implemented. Pierre's career at Danone spanned from 1991 to 2011, during which key contributions included leading global lean manufacturing initiatives and achieving significant safety and productivity improvements. Pierre's educational background includes degrees in Agronomy and Industrial Systems Engineering, underscoring a robust foundation in operational excellence.