Olivier Perrin
About Olivier Perrin
Olivier Perrin is the Global Product Design Director at General Mills, with over 20 years of experience in various R&D and product development roles.
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Olivier Perrin holds the position of Global Product Design Director at General Mills. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product design strategies on a global scale. His extensive experience at General Mills has equipped him with the skills required for this senior leadership position.
Current Role at General Mills
Currently, Olivier Perrin is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he serves as the Global Product Design Director at General Mills. His responsibilities include leading global product design initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. His role demands a comprehensive understanding of product development and innovation.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Olivier Perrin has held multiple positions at General Mills over the past two decades. From 2017 to 2019, he was the ITQ Director for the LATAM region based in São Paulo, Brazil. Prior to this, he served as Sr R&D Manager for One Global Dairy from 2013 to 2017 and R&D Manager for the Dairy Platform - NV & Channels Team from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he took up the role of Strategy Analyst from 2010 to 2012. His extensive career at General Mills began in 1998, focusing initially on strategic technology development.
R&D and Product Development Experience
Olivier Perrin has over 20 years of experience in R&D and product development roles. His tenure at General Mills has seen him lead various projects, including strategic technology development from 1998 to 2000. He also worked in product development for 'Big G' cereals from 2000 to 2007. During his time as Sr R&D Manager for One Global Dairy, he managed significant R&D initiatives that aligned with the company’s global strategy.
Educational Background in Food Science
Olivier Perrin has a strong educational background in food science. He studied at ENSBANA - Ecole National Superieure de Biologie Appliquee a la Nutrition et l'Alimentation, where he achieved an MS in Ingenieur Agro alimentaire - Food Science from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, he spent two years at Cornell University as a Visiting Student, further enhancing his expertise in the field.