Our mission of 'One Planet. One Health' comes alive in my work. We invest in social businesses that provide safe water to people who can't otherwise access it. We invest money and we provide expertise, connecting them with Danone employees who share their skills in areas like HR, finance, and marketing. This creates impact at multiple levels: helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, helping communities thrive, and transforming our employees through exposure to new ways of working.
What stands out is our management culture of care. Leaders are committed to developing their teams, providing continuous learning opportunities and supporting us to take on new challenges.
What I love about Danone is how we're encouraged to be visible and vocal about our work. I have the opportunity present recommendations to top management and represent our team at conferences. I help identify and support innovative water access businesses, but I also facilitate opportunities for other Danone employees to contribute their expertise to these social enterprises. It's rewarding to see how these collaborations not only help the businesses grow but also help our employees grow in return.
My Danone journey has involved ten years in baby nutrition, where I developed through multiple sales roles, to water brands, and now to social impact investment. Each move has brought new learnings and perspectives.