Laura Lagoudakis
75013 Paris
Summary
Results-driven Project Leader with PMP certification, specializing in multi-country innovation and renovation projects within matrix organizations. Proven track record of successfully leading diverse global and local cross-functional teams from design to launch in the Dairy and FMCG sectors. Demonstrates exceptional ability to align stakeholders and enhance collaboration by leveraging strong governance, business acumen, and operational expertise. Committed to fostering authentic relationships through cultural sensitivity to drive global-scale innovations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Leader, Global IRO
Danone
01.2022 - Current
- Leading global inno/reno projects, ensuring seamless integration across functional teams and zones
- Cross category experience (SN ELN and Dairy) with focus on Activia, Danonino, Aptamil global brands
- Led Morpheus/Iris project end-to-end, throughout the project scoping and landing for execution into the factories (monitoring of graphic chain, masterdata, supply chain activities)
Project Manager - Waters Category
Danone Waters (Evian Acceleration Unit)
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Spearheading a breakthrough innovation project to redefine on-the-go hydration for the Evian Global brand
- Leading cross-functional coordination between global teams and external partners to deliver business models and user experiences
- Ensuring alignment of stakeholders across R&I, Topline, C&P functions, and managing project milestones from ideation to define
New R&I Center Project Manager
Danone R&I
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Designed a 21,000m² R&I facility with collaborative, user-centric spaces
- Applied agile methodologies and design-thinking to transform facilities through test-and-learn initiatives
Strategic Partnerships & Health Affairs Manager, Team Leader
Danone R&I Waters
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Built R&I partnerships, including with EFAD, transitioning concepts to educational programs
- Led the Hydration for Health Initiative, organizing annual global scientific events
- Established the Young Researcher Award to mentor emerging science talents in hydration science
- Recruited and managed junior managers and interns fostering collaboration and autonomy
Hydration and Health Affairs Manager
Danone R&I Waters
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Partnered with leading organizations like EASO (European Association for the Study of obesity) to externalize hydration science trainings
- Coordinated 35+ symposia at international conferences, ensuring seamless expert collaboration
Investment Program & Project Manager
Agence Nationale de la Recherche
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Oversaw a €22 billion national investment program, managing application and selection processes for 200+ funded projects
- Worked with multidisciplinary committees to identify and support groundbreaking research initiatives
Education
Certification -
PMP-PMI
08-2023
Ph.D. - Biological Sciences, Physiology
Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Paris01.2009
Fellowship -
Yale University Medical School
New Haven, CT01.2006
Executive Education - Leadership au Féminin
HEC Paris
01.2014
The Family, Join Lion -
01.2019
Effective Speaking & Human Relations -
Dale Carnegie
01.2014
Skills
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Project Management
- End-to-end innovation/renovation
- Operations experience (graphic chain, supply chain)
- Cross-category experience
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process and Innovation governance
Timeline
Senior Project Leader, Global IRO
Danone
01.2022 - Current
Project Manager - Waters Category
Danone Waters (Evian Acceleration Unit)
07.2020 - 04.2022
New R&I Center Project Manager
Danone R&I
01.2020 - 06.2020
Strategic Partnerships & Health Affairs Manager, Team Leader
Danone R&I Waters
01.2015 - 12.2019
Hydration and Health Affairs Manager
Danone R&I Waters
01.2012 - 12.2015
Investment Program & Project Manager
Agence Nationale de la Recherche
01.2010 - 12.2012
Certification -
PMP-PMI
Ph.D. - Biological Sciences, Physiology
Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Fellowship -
Yale University Medical School
Executive Education - Leadership au Féminin
HEC Paris
The Family, Join Lion -
Effective Speaking & Human Relations -
Dale Carnegie
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