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Jean-Christophe Flatin

Chief Executive Officer at Oatly Group
Since June 1, 2023
Age
55 years
Education
Holds a Master’s degree in Management from ESCP Europe.
Tenure
Joined OTLY as Global President in June 2022 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2023.

Also at Oatly Group

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Daniel Ordoñez
Chief Operating Officer
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Marie-José David
Chief Financial Officer

About

Jean-Christophe Flatin has built an impressive career marked by over 30 years of international leadership, demonstrating deep expertise in scaling businesses and driving innovation. His academic foundation, underscored by a Master’s degree in Management from ESCP Europe, has been fundamental in equipping him for dynamic global roles.

Before his tenure at OTLY, he played a pivotal role at Mars, Incorporated, where he held several significant positions including Global CEO and President of the Royal Canin business, President of the Global Chocolate division, and later, President of Innovation, Science, Technology, and Mars Edge. These roles allowed him to consistently drive growth and operational excellence across diverse product lines and markets.

At OTLY, his leadership has been transformative. After joining as Global President in June 2022, he advanced to the role of Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2023, where he has been instrumental in streamlining the organizational structure and spearheading strategic initiatives for profitable growth. His focus on cost and resource efficiencies, along with a renewed emphasis on innovation and sustainability, continues to shape the company’s forward trajectory.

$OTLY Performance Under Jean-Christophe Flatin

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Oatly Global President June 2022 - June 2023 Led initiatives to simplify the organizational structure, drive cost and resource efficiencies, and introduce a new operating model
Mars, Incorporated President of Innovation, Science, Technology, and Mars Edge 2018 - Early 2022 Focused on innovation and new business ventures in an entrepreneurial segment
Mars, Incorporated President of the Global Chocolate Division 2014 - 2017 Managed multiple global brands
Mars, Incorporated Global CEO and President of Royal Canin 2007 - 2014 Led the multi-billion-dollar growth of Royal Canin, the largest global brand in Mars’ portfolio