Jean-Etienne Beneton

Jean-Etienne Beneton is an experienced procurement leader currently serving as the Head of Procurement Strategy, Insights & Excellence for Ice Cream at Unilever since April 2025. Prior to this role, Jean-Etienne was the Interim Chief Procurement Officer at Norgine, where responsibilities included assessing procurement capabilities and establishing a strategic framework. At Reckitt, Jean-Etienne held the position of Senior Director, focusing on supply strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Previous experience includes leadership roles at Mead Johnson Nutrition and The Coca-Cola Company, where responsibilities spanned direct and indirect materials sourcing and procurement strategies across Asia and Europe. Educational credentials include an MBA with high honors from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and advanced engineering degrees in Food Science & Technology. Additionally, Jean-Etienne obtained a Certificate of Competence in Electrician from L'atelier des Chefs in 2024.