Laurent was appointed EVP Global Category Health in January 2018, following the integration of the infant nutrition business of Mead Johnson. Laurent has been with RB for more than 20 years and has held a variety of general management and strategic roles across consumer insight and global marketing. Particular focus areas have included leading RB’s growth strategy, brand building and end-to-end innovation, with a key focus on the RB Global Powerbrands.

Laurent is a permanent member of the Facebook Global Client Council and was elected in January 2017 to the Board of Director at World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI). He was previously Board member of CHPA and CSPA, as well as being on the Global Nielsen Advisory Board.