Flora Food Group
Estelle Gaudier (Bingham) has extensive work experience in the food industry, particularly in research and development (R&D) roles. Estelle is currently working at Upfield as the Head of R&D Innovation Management, responsible for leading a major portfolio transformation program. Prior to that, they were the Lead of R&D Destination Portfolio, where they played a key role in the design and implementation of various projects.
Before joining Upfield, Estelle worked at Unilever, where they held several positions, including Senior R&D Technical Project Leader and Technical Project Leader. In these roles, they led various innovation projects, successfully launching plant-based products in multiple markets and relaunching existing product ranges with improved taste and performance.
Estelle's earlier career includes roles at INRA as a PhD student in Human Nutrition, where their research focused on the impact of dietary fiber fermentation and probiotics on the intestinal mucus protective layer during inflammation. Estelle also worked at Nestlé as a Masters Student and at Unilever as an intern in the Microbiology Department.
Overall, Estelle Gaudier (Bingham) has a diverse background in R&D and nutrition research, with a strong track record of leading successful innovation projects and driving product development in the food industry.
Estelle Gaudier (Bingham) has a strong educational background in the fields of Biology and Human Nutrition. Estelle obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from AgroParisTech from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, they completed a Master's degree in Biology and Human Nutrition from the same institution from 2000 to 2001. Estelle also holds an Engineering degree in Agronomy and Food Science from AgroParisTech, which they attained from 1998 to 2000. Before entering university, they completed their Baccalaureate in the Scientific Section from Lycee Henri Wallon, Valenciennes in 1996. Estelle also spent two years in Biology preparatory classes at Lycee Faidherbe, Lille from 1996 to 1998.
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The driving force behind our success as a global leader in plant-based food are the circa 4,800 Flora Foodies who live our purpose every day and are engaged in our mission, delivering through our values of Performance, Care and Passion. Results Matter. With an ‘Always Day 1 mindset’. Always one step ahead, driven by data, with a finger on the pulse – our customers and consumers are at the heart. We identify the sweet spot; we relish challenge; we own it. We're agile decision-makers, with the courage to pivot, we sometimes fail fast - but learn even faster. Kindness wins. With a long-term focus on building a sustainable future, Flora Foodies show the 'Courage to Care' for each other, our communities, and the next generation. We believe in doing the right thing and 'Come As You Are' is not just a saying; it's an invitation to be authentic and bring your whole, true self to work. Difference brings angles and ideas to the party – we want you to be you. Passion fuels our Next Generation of the Food journey. Full of energy and possibility, Flora Foodies constantly raise the bar, driving the Flora Food Group and one another forwards. We're a team of food lovers and enthusiasts – our sum is truly greater than our parts, and we absolutely love what we do.