Alexis Huyghues-Despointes
Senior Director R & d - Pet Food @Post Consumer Brands
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director R & d - Pet Food @Post Consumer Brands
Orrville, OH, US
Impacted $1B+ revenue by leading 30+ innovation/renovation initiatives across 125+ SKUs for flagship brands (Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature’s Recipe, 9Lives, Kibbles ’n Bits, Gravy Train).• Achieved $10M annual savings and 5%+ margin gains by optimizing plant network efficiency, doubling expected EBITDA in <18 months.• Built and led a 30+ person R&D team, establishing a multi-million-dollar budget that has remained accurate two years running.• Secured multi-million capital funding and delivered a new pilot plant and labs from design to qualification in under 18 months.• Implemented enterprise R&D systems (PLM, LIMS, Sensory & Formulation tools, NIR platform, SharePoint) accelerating data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.
EDUCATION
McGill University - Macdonald Campus
BSc, Agricultural Physics & Chemistry
Colegio Francia - Lycée Français de Caracas
French Bacalaureat (High Scool completion), Science
McGill University - Macdonald Campus
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Science & Agricultural Chemistry
McGill University - Macdonald Campus
Master of Science - MS, Food Science & Agricultural Chemistry
ABOUT ALEXIS HUYGHUES-DESPOINTES
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