Helene Gaetani
About Helene Gaetani
Helene Gaetani is the Global Indirect Procurement Category Lead for Corporate Services at General Mills in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, with over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Title
Helene Gaetani serves as the Global Indirect Procurement Category Lead for Corporate Services at General Mills, based in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland. She is responsible for overseeing and optimizing procurement strategies for the company's corporate services on a global scale.
Company
Helene Gaetani is currently employed by General Mills, where she contributes significantly to the company's procurement efficiencies and strategies.
Previous Experience at Givaudan
Before joining General Mills, Helene Gaetani worked at Givaudan from 2010 to 2018. Her roles included Global Indirect Procurement Category Manager for Travel and Events - Human Resources, and Global Indirect Services and Materials Procurement Manager for Facility Management - Human Resources.
Marketing and Procurement Roles at Colgate Palmolive
Between 2006 and 2010, Helene Gaetani held various positions at Colgate Palmolive. She was the European and Global Marketing Procurement Manager from 2006 to 2008 and later served as Head of In-Store Brand Visibility for Colgate Palmolive Europe from 2008 to 2010.
Early Career at McCormick & Company and Le Groupe La Poste
Helene Gaetani's career includes significant roles at McCormick & Company as European Ingredient and Raw Material Procurement Manager from 2003 to 2006, and at Le Groupe La Poste as Indirect Procurement Manager from 2001 to 2003.
Education and Qualifications
Helene Gaetani holds a master's degree from EM Strasbourg Business School (2000-2001) and a bachelor's degree from KEDGE Business School (1996-2000). Additionally, she pursued another bachelor's degree in 2015-2016.
Expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
With over 20 years of experience, Helene Gaetani has extensive expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Her experience spans various industries and includes managing procurement categories such as travel, events, facility management, and human resources. She has worked in several European countries, gaining a comprehensive understanding of international procurement practices.