Key Takeaways
- Driscoll’s has appointed Gaëlle Le Meur as Chief People Officer, effective immediately.
- Le Meur will oversee global HR responsibilities including talent strategy, leadership development, and inclusion.
- She joins from The Estée Lauder Companies, where she held several senior HR roles.
- Her appointment supports Driscoll’s global operations and workforce planning goals.
- CEO Soren Bjorn stated the move reflects Driscoll’s focus on aligning people capabilities with business strategy.
Gaëlle Le Meur to Lead Global HR at Driscoll’s
Driscoll’s has announced the appointment of Gaëlle Le Meur as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, she will report directly to CEO Soren Bjorn and oversee the company’s global People function, which includes talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and inclusion initiatives.
The appointment is part of Driscoll’s broader effort to strengthen its human resources framework across its international operations.
Background and Previous Experience
Le Meur brings more than 20 years of experience in global human resources, most recently serving as Vice President, HR Business Partner for Global Supply Chain at The Estée Lauder Companies. In that role, she led a team of 70 and supported workforce strategies aligned with supply chain operations.
She previously served as Regional VP of HR for EMEA, managing HR functions across 60 countries, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Her focus areas included:
- Succession planning
- Talent and capability development
- Regional HR strategy implementation
- Inclusion and workforce planning initiatives
Le Meur began her career in HR roles with LVMH, working at Le Bon Marché and Sephora, before moving to Estée Lauder in 2007. She holds a master’s degree in human resources and is a certified psychologist.
CEO Statement on the Appointment
Commenting on the appointment, Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn stated: “As the global leader in fresh berries, with talent that spans continents, we must continue our momentum by scaling our people capabilities with intentionality that aligns to our mission, vision, and values. Gaëlle’s appointment marks a significant milestone in our journey to build a world-class people function—one that reflects the scale and diversity of our global operations and helps cultivate the next generation of talent and leadership.”
Driscoll’s Organizational Focus
Le Meur’s role will focus on supporting Driscoll’s workforce planning and talent development efforts as the company continues to grow its operations globally. Her experience working across regions and industries is expected to contribute to the development of scalable HR practices and cross-functional collaboration.
Her appointment reflects Driscoll’s continued investment in organizational capabilities, with an emphasis on aligning HR functions to business priorities across international markets.
