Barbara de Penanster

Barbara de Penanster is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sustainability, innovation, and business strategy. Currently serving as the Global Responsible & Sustainable Sourcing Senior Director at Danone since November 2023, Barbara previously held the position of Senior Director for Transformation & Sustainability at Dole Sunshine Company, where leadership involved integrating sustainability strategies to enhance brand value and drive business results. Barbara's experience also includes a role as Director of Innovation & Corporate Venturing at Unilever, focusing on collaboration with startups through the Unilever Foundry, and co-founding Bootic Inc., an e-commerce platform. Earlier career stages include serving as Head of Sales for ComputaMaps Asia Pacific. Barbara holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD, an Executive Program certification from Singularity University, and a Master's Degree in Finance & Economics from Toulouse School of Economics.