Hi, I’m Stephane. I bridge R&D and strategy to accelerate breakthrough product innovation for F&B brands.

Stephane Journoux

Stephane Journoux

SG SG 🌐 APAC 🌐 MIDEAST
Episens by InVivoInternational Foods ExpertiseGrowthwell Foods LTDDélifrance InternationalAryzta Food Solutions Singapore PTE. LTD.Mondelez InternationalGoodman FielderYarrows The BakersVandemoorteleBarilla GroupDanone

Bio

Stephane is a highly skilled leader with extensive technical knowledge and experience in product innovation, category marketing, key account management, and commercial strategy.

He specializes in food ingredients, frozen baked goods, confectionery, chocolate, and plant-based protein applications. Currently, Stephane is the Founder-Principal Consultant at International Food Expertise, where he uses AI to enhance the food innovation process and provide market insights and trend analysis.

Before founding International Food Expertise, Stephane was the New Product Development Director APAC/Marketing Director China at Delifrance International. In this role, he led multicultural teams in China, Singapore, and Thailand. Stephane was critical in building the Bakery & Flour Academy in Shanghai for Grand Moulin de Paris & Delifrance. Stephane's experience also extends to his role as the Innovation Director APAC, Middle East Africa at ARYZTA, where he conducted thorough market trend analysis. Additionally, he served as an RDQ Senior Scientist for Mondelēz International. He led research, development, and quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality products aligned with the highest standards. Stephane's expertise also includes the plant-based industry, where he served as Head of Innovation for Growthwell Foods, supporting the company's growth and development. Stephane is a valuable asset to any company looking to accelerate innovation, increase profits, and deliver high-quality products.

How I Work

I specialize in driving innovation across plant-based proteins, frozen bakery, confectionery, and chocolate, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence to optimize decision-making and unlock competitive advantage.

Experience

Episens by InVivo

General Manager APAC · Singapore 2024–Present

International Foods Expertise

Founder & Principal Consultant · Melbourne & Singapore 2017–Present

  • Introduce AI in the food innovation process, trends, and market insight

  • Improve the speed of innovation and grow the top line faster.

  • Reducing risks from innovation secures the bottom line.

  • New product development project management.

  • Aligned cross-functional teams united with a common purpose.

Growthwell Foods LTD

Director of Special Projects & Head of Innovation · Singapore 2022–2022

Délifrance International

NPD Director APAC & Marketing Director China · Singapore & China 2017–2020

  • Managed €50M business across APAC, leading 18-person team across NPD, marketing, and category

  • Created award-winning bakery lines for Starbucks China, generating €5.3M in new business

  • Launched the Bakery & Flour Academy in Shanghai and led regional marketing activation

Aryzta Food Solutions Singapore PTE. LTD.

Innovation Director APAC, Middle East & Africa · Singapore 2015–2016

  • Oversaw €200M region with 5 direct reports, managing innovation and commercialization of bakery products

  • Delivered new product ranges across key channels and markets, optimized packaging and pricing strategies

Mondelez International

RDQ Senior Scientist - Biscuits & Chocolate (APAC) · Melbourne 2012–2015

  • Led APAC NPD for brands like Oreo, BelVita, Ritz, and Cadbury

  • Received a global innovation award and represented Mondelez at Australian health agencies

Goodman Fielder

Senior Development Technologist · Australia 2008–2012

  • Developed new par-baked bread products and improved factory efficiency through audits and reformulation

Yarrows The Bakers

R&D Technical Consultant · New Zealand 2006–2008

  • Designed new frozen bakery lines and optimized plant operation

Vandemoortele

Plant Manager · France 2003–2006

  • Oversaw frozen dough production and team operations

Barilla Group

Production Manager - Harry’s Bakery Division · France 1999–2003

  • Managed industrial fresh bakery production for brioche and bread

Sara Lee / Brossard

Manufacturing Team Leader · France 1996–1999

  • Supervised mini pastry production lines

Danone

R&D Technologist - Biscuits · France 1995–1996

  • Developed flour and biscuit formulations for LU brand