Cécile Beliot Joins LEAD Network's Advisory Board

Cécile Beliot, CEO of Bel Group (home to iconic brands like The Laughing Cow®, Babybel®, Kiri®, GoGo squeeZ®), joins the LEAD Network Advisory Board. 

At Bel, Cécile spearheads the Executive Committee and has been instrumental in promoting sustainable growth in the dairy, fruit, and plant-based sectors. Her vision encompasses the acceleration of innovation, expansion on a global scale, and a willingness to embrace emerging distribution channels.

However, Cécile's dedication transcends her role as CEO. She is a champion of responsible capitalism, emphasizing the vital connection between profitability and environmental, health, and societal well-being. Cécile firmly believes that discussions about profitability should align with the positive impacts and footprints a company creates.

"Our mission at Bel is to change the world of food, and my conviction is that we can also contribute to change the world more globally, by playing our part to be more diverse and more inclusive," said Cécile. "This is the power of our everyday motto FOR ALL, FOR GOOD. I am convinced that if every Bel employee embraces with sincerity the DEI topic as much as they have embraced environmental topics and climate actions, then nothing will stop us."

Tanya Kopps, Chair of the Board of Directors at LEAD Network and CHRO Europe and Indonesia at Ahold Delhaize, remarked, "Empowerment is Cécile's leadership cornerstone. Every team member at Bel holds the power to drive change, and she's committed to nurturing potential and fostering an action-oriented culture. Cécile brings to LEAD Network a visionary leadership and a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to driving positive change within the sector.”

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