Francoise Caraguel Email Address

Chief People Officer at BlueGrace Logistics

CSM Bakery Products provides innovative solutions and creates the treats that delight consumers and earn their loyalty every day. CSM Bakery Products is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amsterdam-based CSM, the global leader in the bakery products and natural food preservation/green chemicals arenas. CSM operates in 60 locations with over 9,500 employees worldwide. The North American division, Bakery Supplies North America (BSNA), is active in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The division develops, produces and sells a wide selection of bakery ingredients and products to professional bakeries, top consumer food companies, grocers and retailers. BSNA is organized into three operating companies organized around customer channel: CSM Bakery Products in Atlanta, Georgia, is focused on Grocery, Retail Stores and Food Service| Caravan Ingredients in Kansas City is focused on ingredients for wholesale bakeries and industrial food manufacturers| and BakeMark USA is focused on distribution. BSNA operates 21 factories in the U.S. and has two production locations in Canada. In addition, BakeMark USA operates 20 distribution centers across the U.S and Canada. The BSNA Operational Companies are led by a divisional organization, located in Kansas City. BSNA has approximately $2.1 billion in revenue and 5,000 employees.

GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE/PRIVATE EQUITY /CORPORATE RESTRUCTURES An international passionate, proactive strategic HR business executive who aligns company and human resources strategies to deliver bottom-line business results. Expertise in building and developing highly effective HR service delivery models that drive sustainable business results. I bring strong business acumen gained through Human Resources leadership positions across varied industries, in companies large and small, public and private with constituencies in the US as well as international. I thrive in environments that are fast paced, challenging and innovative where high quality service, integrity and outstanding results are valued. Quickly assess situations, rapidly crafting solutions, building teams, organizing actions, and creating profit and/or efficiency with each project's conclusion . An industry recognized HR business executive with over 20 years of experience in all functional areas. Extensive success in the comprehensive leadership of larger human resource organizations. Able to drive results within highly matrix, geographically dispersed organizations. Broad experience in both the functional and technical aspects of HR in varying business models including international publicly traded companies, joint ventures, and closely held companies. Proven strategic business partner with a firm understanding of business initiatives and value generation both internally and externally. Dual citizenship: USA and France Core Competencies: •C-Level, Executive HR Leadership •Human Resources Strategy, Development & Transformation •HR Systems and Operations •Multi-Cultural Integration •Global Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement •Performance Management, Succession and Workforce Planning • Total Rewards & Benefits •Global Talent Acquisition and Management •Executive Coaching and Mentoring Initiatives •Trilingual: English, French and Spanish •Multi-Cultural Background and Experience