Inge De Backer

Director, Scientific and Sustainability Communications P&G Europe

Ghent Metropolitan Area

About

I am an experienced Communications professional with a scientific background. I am passionate about innovation as a driving force for a better and more sustainable society. 33 years’ experience in FMCG - 11 years in R&D Product Research, 22 years in External Relations & Communications. I have a wide range of communications expertise: Regulatory affairs, Influencer marketing, Scientific communications, Brand PR, incl development of amplification plans, Corporate Communications. incl. employee commmunications and issue management. Currently in an exciting scientific and sustainability communications role combining my scientific background, with our sustainability goals and efforts. Fluent in Flemish and English, professional language skills for French and basic skills of Spanish.

Experience

  • Director, Scientific and Sustainability Communications Europe at Procter & Gamble Europe
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Scientific and Sustainability Communications manager France Benelux at P & G
    Oct 2018 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Procter & Gamble (21 yrs 3 mos)
    • Company Communications Manager P&G Belgium
      Oct 2014 - Jul 2022 · 7 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for issue prevention and management, protecting and building P&G's reputation, driving employee engagement and pride. Preparing and enabling senior leaders to talk externally and build the Business Internal and agency capability building expertise.

    • Communications leader P&G Belgium
      Oct 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Leading the P&G Communications team in Belgium, developing the right communications plans that boosted awareness and trial of products such as Pampers, Oral-B, Dash, Ariel, Pantene. Making Connections with external stakeholders, enabling the creation of integrated marketing plans to bring relevant content to the consumer, both via traditional channels and social engagement. Crisis capability leader.

    • External relations and Brand PR / influencer marketing manager
      Feb 2010 - Oct 2013 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Brand PR and Influencer Marketing leader P&G Belgium Corporate and Brand communication P&G Belgium Topspin plans development

  • Principal researcher - Produc & Consumer research R&D at Procter & Gamble
    1990 - 2001 · 11 yrs