Xavier Bour
About Xavier Bour
Xavier Bour is a Sr R&D Engineer at Häagen-Dazs Technology, General Mills, with extensive experience in R&D and business operations in the food industry.
Title
Xavier Bour holds the title of Sr R&D Engineer at Häagen-Dazs Technology, a position within General Mills based in the Lyon area of France.
Current Role at General Mills
As a Senior R&D Engineer with Häagen-Dazs Technology at General Mills, Xavier Bour is currently engaged in the research and development of innovative products. His work involves implementing industrial strategies and collaborating with co-manufacturers, all while stationed in the Lyon area, France.
Past Positions at General Mills
Xavier Bour has previously held roles at General Mills, including serving as a Business Operations Specialist for four months in 2019 and as a Senior R&D Scientist for six years from 2015 to 2021. In these positions, he contributed to the advancement of product development and operational efficiency for the Häagen-Dazs brand in the Lyon area, France.
Experience at Mars
Before joining General Mills, Xavier Bour worked for eight years at Mars in the Strasbourg area, France. There, he focused on R&D Product Innovation, gaining substantial experience in consumer-driven design and new product industrialization.
Educational Background
Xavier Bour holds a Bachelor's degree in agro-food industry, bio-engineering, and food processing from IUT Nancy-Brabois, achieved in 2007. Additionally, he earned a Two-year technical degree in food science and food technology from Nancy Pixérécourt, France, completed in 2006. His education has equipped him with specialized knowledge in food technology and processing.