Christophe Le Ret

Engaged for a more caring society

Germany

About

My mission: Help making the world a better place to live - Be an inspiring leader. My drivers: Think out of the box and be creative, Foster open collaboration for innovation and growth, and ultimately contribute to generating new sustainable businesses. Who I am: A business strategist A brand, marketing, communications and customers advocate and challenger A leader according to the principles of Marc McGregor A citizen engaged for a fairer and more inclusive society, for the benefits of the whole planet

Experience

  • Umicore (22 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director Business Development & Strategy
      Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Lead innovation and business development activities to grow beyond current markets, technologies and competences Develop a roadmap for implementation of a long-term foresight-based strategy Design an innovation thesis, strategy and implementation plan Set initial and mid-term business development directions and coordinate or contribute to initial projects

    • Global Marketing Director
      Oct 2014 - Aug 2024 · 9 yrs 11 mos

      Position the organization as the preferred partner in the markets it serves (Pharma, Chemicals, Electronics & Automotive) Identify its UVPs; develop and implement a MarCom strategy to promote them Relentlessly advocate, monitor and challenge customer needs Foster business model innovation and help generating new sustainable businesses Moderate development and implementation of a foresight strategy to ensure smooth adjustment of business development activities to relevant geopolitic and economic changes

    • Global Segment Leader
      Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Render the related business Segment unique in its markets Design a customer centric organization Foster customer innovation, value co-generation and intellectual property creation Develop a leading edge product portfolio

  • Partner - Marketing, Communications & Customers at Moxworld
    Jul 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    As a partner, help ecologically and socially conscious innovators and founders to grow their technologies into businesses respecting the planet and human beings. Coach on branding, marketing, communication and business strategies Advise on pivoting innovations into customer-centric businesses

  • Key Account Manager at OM Group
    Sep 1999 - Jul 2004 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Regional technical sales and marketing responsibility Lead and develop key account businesses

  • Marketing and Sales Manager at Degussa France
    Feb 1996 - Aug 1999 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Technical marketing and sales responsibility in France

  • Consultant at Creacol
    Oct 1993 - Dec 1995 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Technical support and consulting to SMEs for conception, selection or use of adhesives in the industry