Meet the team
Strong experience and governance that will unlock your business potential
Bachelerie
With 20+ years business experience in the Food industry, Jean-Baptiste worked for Nestlé, Danone, Louis Dreyfus and Avril group, in different geographies. Before embracing our project, Jean-Baptiste was deputy CEO of Creadev, the private equity and venture investment arm of the Mulliez family.
Bachelerie
With 20+ years business experience in the Food industry, Jean-Baptiste worked for Nestlé, Danone, Louis Dreyfus and Avril group, in different geographies. Before embracing our project, Jean-Baptiste was deputy CEO of Creadev, the private equity and venture investment arm of the Mulliez family.
Verde
With 10+ years experience in the financial world, Ana worked in the Portuguese Private Equity market and in Sonae Group’s M&A team, driving deal processes and value creation initiatives, while working side by side with management teams across several sectors.
Verde
With 10+ years experience in the financial world, Ana worked in the Portuguese Private Equity market and in Sonae Group’s M&A team, driving deal processes and value creation initiatives, while working side by side with management teams across several sectors.
Veber
With an international background in 6+ countries, Anouk is a top tier business school graduate with degrees from Bocconi and ESCP Europe. After a first experience at Pernod Ricard, she worked for 3+ years at Capagro, a VC fund dedicated to Ag-tech and food-tech in Paris with a great exposure to portfolio companies, LPs and co-investors.
Veber
With an international background in 6+ countries, Anouk is a top tier business school graduate with degrees from Bocconi and ESCP Europe. After a first experience at Pernod Ricard, she worked for 3+ years at Capagro, a VC fund dedicated to Ag-tech and food-tech in Paris with a great exposure to portfolio companies, LPs and co-investors.
Mesquita
Carolina has a strong background leading change management projects, mainly focusing on leadership development. She worked at Bosch for 18 years across several countries, including Portugal, UK, Germany and The Netherlands.
Mesquita
Carolina has a strong background leading change management projects, mainly focusing on leadership development. She worked at Bosch for 18 years across several countries, including Portugal, UK, Germany and The Netherlands.
Reysset
With 25 years of experience at Danone, Ludovic took on different topline roles across the globe, including Head of Key Accounts in Brazil, Sales Director in Japan and Italy and Worldwide VP Sales. Before joining Sparkfood, Ludovic was General Manager of Danone Portugal.
Reysset
With 25 years of experience at Danone, Ludovic took on different topline roles across the globe, including Head of Key Accounts in Brazil, Sales Director in Japan and Italy and Worldwide VP Sales. Before joining Sparkfood, Ludovic was General Manager of Danone Portugal.
Carvalho
A neuroscientist by training with 15+ years experience in strategy and business development, Ricardo has been working at different businesses within the Sonae Group for the past 12 years. Before joining Sonae, he worked for 3 years at McKinsey, between Lisbon and Angola.
Carvalho
A neuroscientist by training with 15+ years experience in strategy and business development, Ricardo has been working at different businesses within the Sonae Group for the past 12 years. Before joining Sonae, he worked for 3 years at McKinsey, between Lisbon and Angola.
Cabral Menezes
With 18+ years experience in people, culture and communication, Teresa has a proven track record in fostering inclusive cultures and driving engagement within organisations, while ensuring best in class talent management approaches. She started her career in the telco industry, having developed deep expertise in communications.
Cabral Menezes
With 18+ years experience in people, culture and communication, Teresa has a proven track record in fostering inclusive cultures and driving engagement within organisations, while ensuring best in class talent management approaches. She started her career in the telco industry, having developed deep expertise in communications.
Gúzman Hurtado
Gúzman Hurtado
Amado
Experienced in M&A strategy, he has navigated various phases of the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, Day 1 preparation, and post-merger integration. At Sparkfood, he is leveraging his knowledge and expertise to drive successful investments and foster value creation and strategic growth.
Amado
Experienced in M&A strategy, he has navigated various phases of the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, Day 1 preparation, and post-merger integration. At Sparkfood, he is leveraging his knowledge and expertise to drive successful investments and foster value creation and strategic growth.
Sousa
Through her experience as a strategic and operational consultant, Joana has participated in several projects in various industries, becoming knowledgeable in business strategy, project management, digital transformation and PMO projects. In addition, Joana’s experience in remote communities, particularly in Africa and Asia, has created a greater awareness for health and waste issues.
Sousa
Through her experience as a strategic and operational consultant, Joana has participated in several projects in various industries, becoming knowledgeable in business strategy, project management, digital transformation and PMO projects. In addition, Joana’s experience in remote communities, particularly in Africa and Asia, has created a greater awareness for health and waste issues.
Baptista
Through his economics’ education and journey at Sonae, he became experienced in corporate strategy, business planning, portfolio management and transformational projects across multiple sectors.
At Sparkfood, he is committed to bring ideas and drive projects and actions to transform the food ecosystem.
Baptista
Through his economics’ education and journey at Sonae, he became experienced in corporate strategy, business planning, portfolio management and transformational projects across multiple sectors.
At Sparkfood, he is committed to bring ideas and drive projects and actions to transform the food ecosystem.
Leite
a healthy lifestyle.
With a background in Economics and a specialization in International Business, she acquired a strategic mindset when dealing with the ever-changing global economy. At Sparkfood, she is developing business planning skills to contribute with innovative ideas in order to create social and economic value towards sustainable growth.
Leite
a healthy lifestyle.
With a background in Economics and a specialization in International Business, she acquired a strategic mindset when dealing with the ever-changing global economy. At Sparkfood, she is developing business planning skills to contribute with innovative ideas in order to create social and economic value towards sustainable growth.
Brás
Through his studies in economics and business, Ricardo developed an interest in finance, strategy, and innovation. He wishes to convert those interests into concrete actions to change the planet for the better. At Sparkfood, he is focused on finding the next innovative companies in the foodtech world so that he can help the food ecosystem progress.
Brás
Through his studies in economics and business, Ricardo developed an interest in finance, strategy, and innovation. He wishes to convert those interests into concrete actions to change the planet for the better. At Sparkfood, he is focused on finding the next innovative companies in the foodtech world so that he can help the food ecosystem progress.
Rocha
Rita is experienced in corporate strategy, business planning, transaction strategy and execution, having worked for five years as a consultant for corporate and private equity companies across industries. At Sparkfood, she is leveraging her knowledge to lead change and shape ventures with a positive impact on people and the planet.
Rocha
Rita is experienced in corporate strategy, business planning, transaction strategy and execution, having worked for five years as a consultant for corporate and private equity companies across industries. At Sparkfood, she is leveraging her knowledge to lead change and shape ventures with a positive impact on people and the planet.
Resources with deep sector knowledge
Watson
Julie worked for over 26 years in Unilever across all product categories, followed by 4 years in Danone headquarters in Paris. Julie’s career spans commercial, sales and marketing roles, she held International VP roles in both Unilever and Danone. Julie is now a business consultant to several top FMCG companies and a Non-executive director at Sparkfood.
Watson
Julie worked for over 26 years in Unilever across all product categories, followed by 4 years in Danone headquarters in Paris. Julie’s career spans commercial, sales and marketing roles, she held International VP roles in both Unilever and Danone. Julie is now a business consultant to several top FMCG companies and a Non-executive director at Sparkfood.
Denat
Laurence is Managing Director at Google leading the Southern Europe region helping large clients make the most of the internet. She was previously Global Senior Marketing Director for Coca-Cola, in charge of Strategy and Innovation. With 25 years’ experience leading country, region and global teams, her expertise are strategy, marketing, innovation and commercial development.
Denat
Laurence is Managing Director at Google leading the Southern Europe region helping large clients make the most of the internet. She was previously Global Senior Marketing Director for Coca-Cola, in charge of Strategy and Innovation. With 25 years’ experience leading country, region and global teams, her expertise are strategy, marketing, innovation and commercial development.
Martin
Sarah has held various leadership roles in the food ingredient, personal care and nutrition fields, as well as the chemical industry which enabled her to develop expertise in areas such as processing technology, R&D, IP and portfolio & project management.
Martin
Sarah has held various leadership roles in the food ingredient, personal care and nutrition fields, as well as the chemical industry which enabled her to develop expertise in areas such as processing technology, R&D, IP and portfolio & project management.
Delage
With 36+ years business experience in the FMCG sector, Jean-François worked for P&G, Peaudouce and McCain in different roles across disciplines and geographies. In his last role at McCain, Jean-François led an Innovation Hub that developed a new brand platform heading the launch of a disruptive product range.
Delage
With 36+ years business experience in the FMCG sector, Jean-François worked for P&G, Peaudouce and McCain in different roles across disciplines and geographies. In his last role at McCain, Jean-François led an Innovation Hub that developed a new brand platform heading the launch of a disruptive product range.
Darondeau
After 15 years + business experience in marketing and product development of food recipes for retail (Carrefour & Picard), agrofood industry (Heinz & WeightWatchers) and catering (Café Bonjour), Pamela has become a healthcare professional. As a dietitian, she helps her patients transform their diet to become a healthy and durable asset.
Darondeau
After 15 years + business experience in marketing and product development of food recipes for retail (Carrefour & Picard), agrofood industry (Heinz & WeightWatchers) and catering (Café Bonjour), Pamela has become a healthcare professional. As a dietitian, she helps her patients transform their diet to become a healthy and durable asset.
Hinderer
In his former position as VP Strategic Development & Integration at Firmenich he successfully realized several acquisitions and post-merger integration projects. Jorg has held various leadership roles in corporate finance and as Regional CFO and business partner for finance and performance management, at Firmenich and before at Procter & Gamble.
Hinderer
In his former position as VP Strategic Development & Integration at Firmenich he successfully realized several acquisitions and post-merger integration projects. Jorg has held various leadership roles in corporate finance and as Regional CFO and business partner for finance and performance management, at Firmenich and before at Procter & Gamble.
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