Marc Olivier Leconte
About Marc Olivier Leconte
Marc Olivier Leconte serves as the Director of the Business Unit Nutrition EU at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the veterinary nutrition sector, having worked in various roles at Dechra Pharmaceuticals and Hill's Pet Nutrition.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Marc Olivier Leconte has been serving as the Director of the Business Unit Nutrition EU at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc since 2019. In this role, he oversees the nutrition segment of the business, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the European market. Prior to this position, he held various roles within Dechra, including Directeur Commercial France from 2016 to 2019 and Directeur Marketing Et Technique, Vétérinaire Responsable Pharmaceutique France from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Dechra spans multiple years, showcasing his extensive experience in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Pet Nutrition
Before joining Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Marc Olivier Leconte worked at Hill's Pet Nutrition. He served as Responsable Régional from 2010 to 2012 and later as Responsable Du Développement Vétérinaire France from 2012 to 2014. His roles at Hill's involved regional management and veterinary development, where he focused on enhancing the company's presence in the pet nutrition sector. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in both commercial and veterinary aspects of pet nutrition.
Education and Expertise
Marc Olivier Leconte has a strong educational background in veterinary medicine and nutrition. He earned his Doctorat in Médecine Vétérinaire from Université de Liège, completing his studies from 1995 to 2000. He further specialized in animal nutrition by obtaining a Certificat d'études spécialisées en Diététique canine et féline from Ecole nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort between 2012 and 2013. Additionally, he holds a Master II in Marketing et pratiques commerciales from IAE de Paris, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. This combination of veterinary education and marketing expertise supports his role in the nutrition business unit.