Danone CEO search "home in on shortlist"

Danone is reported to be focusing on a shortlist of at least four candidates to succeed Emmanuel Faber as its chief executive.

 

Reuters, siting an unnamed sourse, said the french giant is considering four to five alternatives for the top job at the Activia maker.

French newspaper Le Monde has claimed Danone is mulling four options: Unilever`s Hanneke Faber, McCain CEO Max Coeune, former L`Oreal executive Nathalie Roos and Antoine de Saint-Affrique, who is set to leave B2B chocolate maker Barry Callebaut. 

Approached by just-food, Danone declined to comment.

Last month, Emmanuel Faber stood down as Danone chairman and CEO after criticism among some investors of the company`s performance during his tenure.