Dr. Luis A. Fernandez

Vice President Open Innovation - Certified Executive Coach - Licensed Practitioner Insights Discovery

Le Bar-sur-Loup, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

About

Committed to co-creating with individuals and teams as they navigate complex challenges, reconnect with purpose, and make the most of their potential in a meaningful way. Driven by building spaces of trust and psychological safety that foster deep listening, full presence, heightened awareness, and sustainable growth. I am a certified coach and an Insights Discovery licensed practitioner. With a PhD in Biochemistry and over 35 years of experience in people and team leadership across international corporate environments, I combine scientific rigor with practical leadership expertise. I work fluently in Spanish, English, and French, supporting clients across cultures and industries.

Experience

  • Jury Member – PGE Admissions at SKEMA Business School
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Coach at Plug and Play Tech Center
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Coach at Food On Foot
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • MANE (On-site)
    • Vice President Open Innovation - Certified Coach - Licensed Practitioner Insights Discovery
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      Driving Global Open Innovation: Forging Strategic Partnerships with Academia, Industry, and Startups for the Flavor Division | Shaping Mentorship Internal Global Program: Professional Coaching, and Mentor Development. In 1871, Victor Mane was inspired by the exceptional beauty of the natural elements surrounding him and began to produce fragrant materials from flowers and plants in the region. Five generations later, what began as a small distillery has grown into one of the world’s leading Fragrance and Flavour companies, still owned and managed by the Mane family. MANE combines traditional know-how with scientific innovation to foster new creations. The Company has built its reputation on technological advancements, particularly in natural extraction and flavouring solutions for complex formulations, while always striving for more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Our aim is to ensure that our activities create value and opportunity for the communities and areas in which we do business by supporting employment, training and local industry.

    • Vice President Strategic Development Flavors
      Jun 2017 - Dec 2024 · 7 yrs 7 mos

      Mission: Manage the flavours strategic development group, the project pipeline, propose orientation to the technology and scientific research teams, foster partnership on food ingredient and nutrition, support external communication on technology and scientific research applied to sweet and savoury categories. Represent Mane in symposium and scientific conferences. Support global and regional accounts on scientific and technology know-how. Full member of the Innovation, Scientific & Technical Committees and the EMEA Flavor Steering Committee.

  • Scientific and Technical Advisory Board Member at Avril
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos