Bernard Louis Hours
Director/Board Member at OATLY GROUP AB
Net worth: 50 067 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Bernard Hours, born on 5 May 1956 in Strasbourg, is a French businessman and leader. He is known as the managing director of Danone and a member of the board of directors of the company alongside Franck Riboud and Emmanuel Faber, as well as others. He is also a member of the executive committee of Danone.
Education
Bernard Hours graduated from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) in 1978.
Career
Bernard Hours began his career at Unilever in 1979 as Product Manager and Brand Manager. He progressively became an expert in the agribusiness, or food, sector.
In November 2001, Bernard Hours was named the Vice-President of the Fresh Dairy Products division and became the President in March 2002. He managed to double yoghurt, improved the sales of Danone products in over 50 countries, and to make the brand Activia a commercial success at a worldwide level. In November 2006 he also took charge of the Research and Development at Danone.
Since 1 January 2008, Bernard Hours has occupied the post of managing director of Danone, and is responsible for four operating divisions of the group: fresh dairy products, waters, baby nutrition, and medical nutrition, as well as of research and development.
Bernard Hours contributed significantly to sales growth between 2007 and 2013, which amounted to an increase of 36.4% (from 14 to 22 billion euros) during this period. He exercised is responsible for all activities of Danone, encompassing around 100,000 people in and 100 countries.
As of 1 October 2014, at the time of a change of governance, Bernard Hours ended his position as managing director of Danone, by the decision of the Administrative Counsel.
Other Activities
Bernard Hours is a member of the Administrative Counsel of Essilor as an independent director.
Awards
In 2009 Bernard received the HEC prize of the year, decided by the jury and rewarded as recognition of executives for exceptional years, the actual strength of their business or institution, and their work towards the HEC community.
Personal life
Bernard Hours is married and is the father of three children. He is an avid sports fan. Bernard Hours is also fluent in English, German, Spanish, Russian, and Hungarian.
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Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OATLY GROUP AB
0.01% | 2024-03-19 | 44,307 ( 0.01% ) | 50 067 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Bernard Louis Hours active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OATLY GROUP AB | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-28 |
Flam SA
 Flam SA Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Flam SA is a restaurant group that offers flamekueches, entrances, and desserts depending on the season. The private company is based in Strasbourg, France, and the CEO is Eric Senet. The French company has 14 restaurants in France and offers a loyalty program for customers. Flam is actively working on refining its website and resolving any bugs. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-06 |
| Verlinvest Group SA | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Medved Ltd.
 Medved Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Medved Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Doncaster, UK. | President | 2014-11-30 |
Danone Communities SICAV
 Danone Communities SICAV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of SAS Rue la Boétie, Danone Communities SICAV functions as a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Director/Board Member | - |
CS Cooking New Markets SL
 CS Cooking New Markets SL Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CS Cooking New Markets SL is a brand management and Spanish distribution company. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain. The company was founded in 2016 by Rafael Esteve Arcos, José Cano Serrano, Bernard Louis Hours. José Cano Serrano has been the CEO since 2016. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
Former positions of Bernard Louis Hours
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ESSILORLUXOTTICA | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-12 |
Essilor International SAS
 Essilor International SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor International SAS designs, produces, and distributes optic lenses. It offers sun lenses, photochromic lenses and anti-reflective lenses. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Charenton-le-Pont, France. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Genius Foods Ltd.
 Genius Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Genius Foods Ltd. manufactures bread and pastry products. Its products include toastie, seeded brown farmhouse loaf, triple seeded sandwich loaf, soft white sandwich loaf, soft brown sandwich loaf, triple seeded soft rolls, soft white rolls, soft brown rolls, soft white sandwich loaf-small loaf, little brown loaf, pitta breads and pizza bases. The company was founded by Lucinda Emma Kate Bruce Gardyne in 2009 and is headquartered in South West Lane, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-21 |
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Training of Bernard Louis Hours
| École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| DANONE | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ESSILORLUXOTTICA | Health Technology |
| OATLY GROUP AB | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Somfy SA
 Somfy SA Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Somfy SA engages in the provision of automatic control security system. It provides opening and closing solutions for houses and buildings. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: North and West, and South and East. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Cluses, France. | Industrial Services |
Essilor of America, Inc.
 Essilor of America, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor of America, Inc. manufactures lenses and eyeglasses. Its products includes lenses for people with presbyopia; anti-reflective lenses; progressive lenses; eye shape designed lenses; impact resistant lenses; thinner and flatter lenses; and transitions lenses. The firm also offers educational programs and consulting services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Health Technology |
Stonyfield Farm, Inc.
 Stonyfield Farm, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Stonyfield Farm, Inc. produces and distributes organic yogurt and ice creams. The firm offers smoothies, cultured soy, frozen yogurt, ice creams and shift energy drink. The company was founded by Samuel Kaymen, Louise Kaymen and Gary Hirshberg in 1983 and is headquartered in Londonderry, NH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Danone Industria OOO
 Danone Industria OOO Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Danone Industria OOO operates as a holding company with interests in producing and distributing dairy products. Its products include milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, biscuits, and dairy-based desserts. The firm has operations in Russia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Turkey and the Czech Republic. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Danone SA (Spain)
 Danone SA (Spain) Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Danone SA produces processed foods and bottled water. The firm’s products include yogurts, yogurt-style cheeses and desserts. The company was founded by Isaac Carasso in 1919 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Unimilk Co. OJSC
 Unimilk Co. OJSC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Unimilk holding operates as a holding company with interests in the dairy industry. It operates 12 dairy enterprises in Russia and Ukraine, producing about 612 thousand tons of dairy products in a year. Its holdings include: 'Petmol' open society (St.-Petersburg), 'Milko' open society (Krasnoyarsk), 'Samaralakto' open society (Samara) and 'Galakton' open society (Kiev). The company also participates in meat processing business through Tikhoretskiy Plant. Unimulk holding was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
LU France SAS
 LU France SAS Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables LU France SAS manufactures biscuits. The firm offers melba toasts, snack bars and pastries. The company is headquartered in Rungis, France. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cie Européenne de Produits Diététiques SA
 Cie Européenne de Produits Diététiques SA Food RetailRetail Trade Cie Européenne de Produits Diététiques SA provides nutritive healthcare products. It offers more than 40 different dietic food flavors, salty and sweet in powdered and frozen form. The firm distributes products under the brand name of Kot. The company was founded by Réginald Allouche in 1988 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Retail Trade |
Flam SA
Flam SA Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Flam SA is a restaurant group that offers flamekueches, entrances, and desserts depending on the season. The private company is based in Strasbourg, France, and the CEO is Eric Senet. The French company has 14 restaurants in France and offers a loyalty program for customers. Flam is actively working on refining its website and resolving any bugs. | Technology Services |
Danone Communities SICAV
Danone Communities SICAV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of SAS Rue la Boétie, Danone Communities SICAV functions as a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
Danone Baby & Medical Nutrition BV
 Danone Baby & Medical Nutrition BV Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Danone SA, Danone Baby & Medical Nutrition BV is a Dutch company that manufactures and develops baby food and clinical nutrition products. The private company is located in the Netherlands. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Danone Baby & Medical Nutrition Nederland BV | |
Flam's
 Flam's RestaurantsConsumer Services Flam's is a restaurant that offers a variety of tasty cuisine, including classic flamekueches and innovative creations. The private company is based in Savigny-sur-Orge, France. The French company also has an exclusive loyalty program that offers many advantages and awards. Some of their suggested dishes include Flam's Andalusian, Fusion of And Alsace, and Flamekueche Méditerranée Vegetais. The company also offers a wonderful icy, refreshing, and gourmet dessert. | Consumer Services |
| Fondation d'Entreprise Danone | |
Essilor International SAS
Essilor International SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor International SAS designs, produces, and distributes optic lenses. It offers sun lenses, photochromic lenses and anti-reflective lenses. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Charenton-le-Pont, France. | Health Technology |
Genius Foods Ltd.
Genius Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Genius Foods Ltd. manufactures bread and pastry products. Its products include toastie, seeded brown farmhouse loaf, triple seeded sandwich loaf, soft white sandwich loaf, soft brown sandwich loaf, triple seeded soft rolls, soft white rolls, soft brown rolls, soft white sandwich loaf-small loaf, little brown loaf, pitta breads and pizza bases. The company was founded by Lucinda Emma Kate Bruce Gardyne in 2009 and is headquartered in South West Lane, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Danone Magyarorszag Kft | |
Medved Ltd.
Medved Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Medved Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Doncaster, UK. | Finance |
| Verlinvest Group SA | Finance |
CS Cooking New Markets SL
CS Cooking New Markets SL Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CS Cooking New Markets SL is a brand management and Spanish distribution company. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain. The company was founded in 2016 by Rafael Esteve Arcos, José Cano Serrano, Bernard Louis Hours. José Cano Serrano has been the CEO since 2016. | Commercial Services |
Danone Trading ELN BV
 Danone Trading ELN BV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Danone SA, Danone Trading ELN BV is a Dutch company that wholesales grocery products. The private company is based in Schiphol, Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
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