Prinz M. Pinakatt, SVP and Global Head of Danone Waters, leads the global waters team and is responsible for defining the vision and strategy for its Euro 4.5 Bn portfolio of brands including evian and Volvic. At Danone, he has also led the successful turnaround of Activia and accelerated the growth and expansion of Actimel and YoPro.
An innovative thinker and progressive marketing leader with a career spanning over two decades in five countries on three continents, Prinz has significant global experience in leading brand transformations across both start-ups and household name corporations including Zurich Insurance, Vita Coco and The Coca-Cola Company.
Prinz is of Indian heritage and grew up in Germany, and currently resides in United States with his wife and two children. A keen racing and sporting fan, you’ll often find him at a Formula 1 track, pitch side watching soccer, or on the court cheering on his children when playing tennis.”
Regarding my name it’s basically pronounced like Prince and Pina (like Pinacolada) and katt (like cat). I appreciate the thoughtfulness.