Richard Laporte

Richard Laporte is a seasoned professional in key account management with extensive experience in the consumer goods sector. Currently serving as the National Key Account Manager for DIM since May 2022, Richard oversees national negotiations for Leclerc in men's, children's, and hosiery categories, as well as managing Carrefour, U Enseignes, and Cora for women's underwear under the DIM and Playtex brands. Prior to this role, Richard worked at Unilever from July 2015 to May 2022, where responsibilities included managing key accounts for personal care, home care, and food categories, and ensuring the coherence of annual negotiations. Earlier career stages involved experience in trade marketing with Ferrero and various sales roles with Unilever and L'Oréal, focusing on brand strategy, customer development, and operational sales management. Richard holds a degree from IÉSEG School of Management and has also studied at LIUC - Università Cattaneo.