Jean-Charles Valette

Jean-Charles Valette has a diverse and extensive work experience in finance and leadership roles. Jean-Charles is currently serving as the CFO at The Kingfish Company since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Vice President of Finance at Dott in 2022.

From 2018 to 2020, Jean-Charles Valette held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance at CEVA Logistics. During their tenure, they successfully led the company's revival through an IPO and refinancing process. Jean-Charles also played a significant role in the integration of CEVA Logistics with CMA CGM, facilitating accelerated growth. Furthermore, they spearheaded the transformation of the finance function through digitalization, process automation, and organizational reshaping.

Jean-Charles Valette also has experience working in China. From 2013 to 2017, they served as the Finance and Integration Manager at FrieslandCampina China. During this period, they played a crucial role in expanding the company's footprint through the establishment of a joint venture, with a focus on manufacturing and launching a new baby milk brand in the Chinese market. Jean-Charles was responsible for finance, legal, tax, systems, processes, and compliance activities.

Prior to their time in China, Jean-Charles Valette worked as the Group Controller at Provimi (now acquired by Cargill) from 2008 to 2012. Jean-Charles was involved in a significant transformation program aimed at making Provimi a high-growth multinational company. Their responsibilities included rebalancing the geographic portfolio, acquiring and integrating companies, and divesting non-essential divisions.

Before joining Provimi, Jean-Charles Valette held various finance roles at organizations such as Numico (acquired by Danone), Sanofi-Aventis, Theraplix S.A.S., Aventis The Netherlands, and Aventis Thailand.

Overall, Jean-Charles Valette's work experience demonstrates a strong track record of financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and successful transformation initiatives.

Jean-Charles Valette completed their Master's degree in Management from emlyon business school between 1990 and 1993. In 1992, they participated in the Central and East European Studies Program at Prague University of Economics and Business. Jean-Charles also studied Macro-Economics at Technische Universität Berlin from 1989 to 1990. Prior to that, they attended Lycee Descartes Tours from 1986 to 1989, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.