Lead the R&D strategy and product development portfolio for Cote d'Or chocolate across the MEU region. Drive innovation, quality improvement, brand maintenance, productivity, consumer-centric design, and cross-functional execution from concept through commercialization. Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, marketing, regulatory, and global R&D teams while influencing senior stakeholders across a matrix organization. Mentor talent, strengthen brand equity, and develop scalable processes for delivering products from bench to shelf.