Claude Fromageot
About Claude Fromageot
Claude Fromageot serves as the Directeur Développement Responsable at Groupe Rocher and the Secrétaire Général of the Fondation Yves Rocher, roles he has held since 2011. He has a strong academic background in business and life sciences, and he actively participates in biodiversity preservation initiatives.
Work at Groupe Rocher
Claude Fromageot has held the position of Directeur Développement Responsable at Groupe Rocher since 2011. In this role, he oversees responsible development initiatives within the company. He also serves as the Secrétaire Général de la Fondation Yves Rocher, where he focuses on projects related to biodiversity preservation. Prior to his current role, he led the research and development department at Groupe Rocher for 15 years, contributing to the company's innovation and sustainability efforts.
Education and Expertise
Claude Fromageot has a strong educational background in business and sciences. He studied at HEC Paris, where he achieved a Master en administration des affaires. He also holds a Master 2 (M2) in Agronomy and Microbiology from AgroParisTech, and another Master 2 (M2) in Zoology and Animal Biology from Institut national agronomique Paris-Grignon. Additionally, he has pursued studies in music, achieving a Vermeil medal in Violin from the Conservatoire de musique de Versailles.
Background
Claude Fromageot's academic journey began in 1976 when he started studying violin at the Conservatoire de musique de Versailles. He continued his education in various scientific fields, earning multiple master's degrees in agronomy, microbiology, and zoology. His career at Groupe Rocher began in research and development, where he spent 15 years before transitioning to his current leadership roles. He is also a member of the scientific committee for the graduate school of the Museum national d'Histoire naturelle.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Claude Fromageot has been actively involved in initiatives that promote biodiversity preservation through the Yves Rocher Foundation. He is a member of the strategic committee of the French foundation for biodiversity, contributing his expertise to conservation efforts. Additionally, he is known for his involvement in music as the creator and player in the 'Poliphile's string Quartett,' showcasing his diverse interests and talents.