Karine Tocchet

Karine Tocchet currently serves as the Global Engineering Process Solutions Director at Danone, where she leverages her extensive expertise in food technology and manufacturing processes to drive innovation and operational excellence across the company's diverse portfolio. In her strategic role, Karine is responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge technical solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality in categories such as Dairy, Plant-Based Foods, Water, Infant Milk, and Adult Nutrition. Her deep understanding of food industry dynamics, from raw ingredient sourcing to consumer-facing products, enables her to lead cross-functional teams in designing scalable, sustainable, and compliant production processes that meet evolving consumer demands and regulatory standards.

Throughout her career, Karine has built a solid foundation in R&D, quality management, and portfolio innovation, which she now applies to streamline manufacturing workflows and optimize sensory evaluation and consumer science insights. Her expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams fosters a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement thrive. She is particularly skilled in integrating ingredients science, process engineering, and sensory analysis to develop solutions that ensure product integrity and consumer satisfaction.

Karine’s leadership in strategic projects often involves deploying advanced process technologies, digital tools, and lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve productivity, and support Danone’s sustainability commitments. Her comprehensive approach to food technology and her ability to translate consumer insights into technical solutions make her a key driver of Danone’s innovation pipeline, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the food industry’s transformation toward healthier, more sustainable offerings.