Dairy food group Danone has appointed group secretary general Philippe-Loïc Jacob and vice-president R&D Sven Thormahlen to the Groupe Danone executive committee, in a move designed to ensure that all functions are represented on the committee.


The changes take effect from 1 July. Philippe-Loïc Jacob has been secretary general since 1 July 2004. Sven Thormahlen joined Danone in 2002.