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Overview
Dominique Reiniche is best known for her transformational 22-year leadership at The Coca‑Cola Company and Coca‑Cola Enterprises, where she rose to President Europe (2005-2013) and later Chair Europe (2013-2014). She led operations and revenue strategy across 38 countries, championed digital and sustainability agendas, introduced voluntary GDA nutritional labelling, and positioned Coca-Cola as a leading corporate voice on public health and environmental responsibility.
Dominique is currently and Independent Director at Deliveroo plc and a Board Member at PayPal Europe. She was previously Chair of Eurostar International (2019 – 2022) and a Non-Executive Director at Mondi plc (2015 – 2024). She recently concluded her term as Chair of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (2019-2024), having previously served as its Vice Chair from 2015, and was Non-Executive Director at Severn Trent plc from 2016 to 2021. Earlier non-executive roles include terms at AXA SA, Peugeot SA, and EssilorLuxottica.
Earlier in her career, she held senior strategy and marketing roles at Procter & Gamble and Kraft Jacobs Suchard. She has also contributed to industry governance, serving as President of UNESDA (2005–2007), where she advocated for co-regulation and public-private collaboration on health and nutrition across Europe.
She brings deep cross-sector expertise in:
• FMCG leadership & sustainability integration – driving digital, nutritional, and environmental strategy in multinational food and beverage businesses
• Board governance & consumer advocacy – leading governance across global listed entities with a focus on ESG, ethics, and stakeholder trust
• Transportation & infrastructure board leadership – overseeing Eurostar’s strategic direction, innovation, and resilience
• Sector collaboration & regulatory engagement – shaping industry policy through alliances with government and civil society to promote transparency and healthier consumption
Educated at ESSEC Business School (MBA), Dominique has consistently ranked among the most powerful women in global business since 2003 and was named a Financial Times Top 10 European Woman Leader. She is widely respected for blending sharp consumer insight with seasoned boardroom judgement, and for her commitment to mentoring values-driven leaders navigating complex, regulated environments.
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Chr. Hansen Holding AS
Chair
Coca-Cola Enterprises and the Coca-Cola Co.
Group Chair/President
Deliveroo plc
Independent Designated Non-Executive Director
PayPal (Europe) Sarl et Cie SCA
Board member
Mondi plc
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
AXA SA
Independent Director
Other Career Highlights
Eurostar International Ltd
Independent Chair
Severn Trent plc
Independent Non-Executive Director
Peugeot SA (now Stellantis)
Independent Board member