Valentin Bonneau

Background

About Valentin Bonneau

Trilingual (French, English & Spanish) French expat in the US with 9+ years of experience in developing/adapting/marketing successful European food/cosmetic/HBA (CPG) products to the North American markets; taking into account branding (packaging) esthetics, FDA compliance, industry standards, consumer trends, logistics, manufacturing procedures, promotional efforts and more! Participated in the introduction/renovation of over 100 SKUs; with a specialization in Sustainability. My life goal has always been to find innovative ways to ally business incentives with social-environmental ethics. Moreover, with my background in promotional marketing, I have gained the experience/knowledge necessary to lead successful campaigns to boost sales and brand equity. In more recent years, I have expanded my field of expertise to Latin/South American and Asian markets in order to provide US companies with a more diversified supply chain. BUSINESS/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - R&D/INNOVATION, COMPLIANCE REVIEW, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT MARKETING - PR/COMMUNICATIONS, ADVERTISING & DIGITAL MEDIA (Focus on Natural Foods, Skin/Body Care, HBA/Cosmetics, Lifestyle & Sustainability) WHO I AM: Sociable, problem-solver, likes to communicate and convince | Intellectually curious and passionate | Motivated, rigorous, organized and entrepreneurial | Inherent leadership and team player | Good sense of humor | Multicultural and adaptable | Well-travelled. WHAT I LIKE: Arts/antiques, working out, spending time with friends, travelling, reading (poetry and literature classics), music and cinema.| Strong interest in politics, economics, history and multiculturalism.