Benoit Roblin
About Benoit Roblin
Benoit Roblin serves as the European Distribution & Continental Europe Sales Leader at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in sales management within the surfactant commodities sector.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Benoit Roblin serves as the European Distribution & Continental Europe Sales Leader at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and distribution operations across Europe. He leads a team that includes five direct reports and four indirect reports, focusing on optimizing performance and enhancing customer relationships within the region.
Previous Experience at Stepan Company
Prior to his current role, Benoit Roblin worked at Stepan Company in various capacities. He was the Western Continental Europe Sales Leader from 2012 to 2015 and later served as the Western Continental Europe & DACH Region Sales Leader from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure, he achieved notable profit increases of 23% for Continental Europe and 13% for Distribution, demonstrating his effectiveness in driving sales growth.
Experience at SEPPIC
Benoit Roblin has significant experience at SEPPIC, where he held multiple positions. He worked as the Japan Sales Manager from 2005 to 2010 and as the South East Asia Sales Manager for one year from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he served as the Global Account Manager for Cosmetics from 2007 to 2012. His roles involved managing global accounts and developing sales strategies in the cosmetics sector.
Educational Background
Benoit Roblin has a strong educational foundation in chemical engineering and marketing. He studied at Ecole supérieure de Chimie organique et minérale, earning an Engineer degree in Chemical Engineering from 1990 to 1992. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from Université Paris-Sud in 1989. Furthering his education, he completed a program in International Marketing at the University of Hartford Business School in Paris La Defense in 1994. He also studied at Université de Technologie de Compiègne, achieving an Engineer degree in Chemical Engineering from 1991 to 1992.
Leadership Development Program
Benoit Roblin participated in the Stepan Leadership Development Program at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management from 2015 to 2016. This program aimed to enhance his leadership skills and strategic thinking, contributing to his effectiveness in managing teams and driving sales initiatives within the chemical industry.