Thierry Saint Denis
About Thierry Saint Denis
Thierry Saint Denis serves as the Vice President of Research and Development at Chobani, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Danone and other companies. He specializes in innovation and product development, with a strong background in food science and biotechnology.
Current Role at Chobani
Thierry Saint Denis serves as the Vice President of Research and Development at Chobani, a position he has held since 2023. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he focuses on driving innovation and product development within the company. His role involves developing alliances both internally and externally to enhance the commercialization of innovative products.
Previous Experience at Danone
Thierry Saint Denis has extensive experience at Danone, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as the R&D Director from 2010 to 2013, focusing on science and nutrition, sensory, and innovation processes. He later served as the Head of Research & Innovation for the Yogurt Business Unit and Center of Excellence for Plant-Based Food from 2018 to 2019. His tenure also included positions as Sr Director of Research & Innovation for Danone North America and as a Global Product Manager for the Actimel brand.
Experience at Hydrosome Labs LLC
From 2022 to 2023, Thierry Saint Denis worked as the Chief Scientific Officer at Hydrosome Labs LLC in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he contributed to the scientific direction and strategic initiatives of the company, focusing on innovative solutions in the food science sector.
Educational Background
Thierry Saint Denis has a strong educational foundation in food science and biotechnology. He earned a Ph.D. in Food Science & Biotechnology from Henri Poincaré University of Nancy from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he studied at AgroParisTech and the Institut national agronomique Paris-Grignon, achieving a Life Science Engineer degree while focusing on biology, chemiometry, and statistics.
Leadership and Team Development
Throughout his career, Thierry Saint Denis has demonstrated a strong capability in building, coaching, and inspiring teams to drive innovation and development. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and the timely, cost-effective introduction of innovative products to the market, showcasing his commitment to advancing the food science industry.