Sebastien Girard
About Sebastien Girard
Sebastien Girard is the Managing Director of General Mills Scandinavia AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a strong background in FMCG and Beauty specialty industries.
Company
Sebastien Girard is currently the Managing Director of General Mills Scandinavia AB, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. General Mills is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, known for its diverse product portfolio.
Title
Sebastien Girard serves as the Managing Director for General Mills Scandinavia AB. Positioned in Gothenburg, Sweden, he has been leading profitable share growth across Nordic markets since January 2019.
Career Background
Before his current role, Sebastien Girard has held various leadership positions. From 2017 to 2018, he was the Marketing Director for European Markets at General Mills in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to that, he served as the Sales Director for European Markets from 2015 to 2017, also in Geneva. Earlier in his career, he held multiple roles at Procter & Gamble, including Global Cosmetics - Head of Trade Marketing (2013-2015), Head of Modern Retail Vietnam (2011-2013), and several other managerial positions.
Education and Expertise
Sebastien Girard holds a Master's degree in Commerce from Université Nice Sophia Antipolis. His expertise spans P&L management, commercial strategy, category management, market strategy, portfolio strategy, distributor model, multi-functional team leadership, capability building, and general management. He has developed a robust skill set in agility, discipline, and execution due to the variety of assignments undertaken throughout his career.
Industry Experience
With extensive experience in FMCG and Beauty specialty industries, Sebastien Girard has demonstrated remarkable versatility across different market sectors. His work has particularly focused on driving and recommending actions for profitable growth through strong analytic and collaboration skills. His leadership at General Mills and Procter & Gamble illustrates his capabilities in handling complex commercial and marketing strategies.