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About Future of Product

Great design helps companies bring their products to market faster, lower their supply chain costs, and earn passionate customer loyalty. And design thinking holds unimaginable potential for achieving profitable growth. Brought to you by PERLab, the Future of Product summit brings together design and operations leaders from some of the world’s most innovative product companies to re-imagine what’s next in the product ecosystem.

The 2024 Future of Product Summit for Europe will take place on November 28 in Paris. Our panel themes for this event can be found below.

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Delphine Bourrilly

President & Managing Partner, Kearney France

FIRESIDE CHAT

Product design’s seat at the table: a boardroom revolution

In this CxO session, we delve into the transformative journey of product design from the studio to the boardroom and explore the pivotal question: how can companies leverage the prowess of product design to leapfrog their competition? Join us as we unravel the reasons behind the ascension of design to the boardroom, examining how it is not only a creative endeavor but also steering the course of corporate strategy and propelling companies toward unparalleled competitive advantage. We’ll discover how companies harness the power of product design to fuel innovation, enhance customer experiences, and build loyalty to gain a leading edge. This session will focus on understanding the dynamic role of design in shaping the business landscape.

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Joachim Fetzer

Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Marelli

Auclair

Marc Auclair, CEO, Carambar & Co.

CEO, Carambar & Co.

Fitoussi

Benjamin Fitoussi

President, Rolling Stock & Components, Development & Operations, Alstom

Pascal Houdayer

Pascal Houdayer

Senior Advisor, Kearney; Former Executive Vice President, Beauty Care, Henkel

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Moderator: Victor Graf Dijon von Monteton

Partner, Kearney

PANEL 01

Supply chain resilience by design: unlocking the potential of supply chains through innovative product design

Global disruptions and evolving geopolitical tensions underscore the vital importance of robust supply chains. This session will unveil the pivotal role that product design plays in fortifying and reimagining supply chain dynamics. Join us for an insightful conversation that transcends traditional supply chain discussions, focusing on the power of product design. Our expert panel will discuss the intricacies between design decisions and supply chain resilience as well as how innovative product design choices can mitigate risks and reduce vulnerabilities, enhance adaptability, and create efficiencies throughout the entire supply network.

Winfried Rockensteiner

Winfried Rockensteiner

Global Vice President Logistics Bosch Power Solutions, Robert Bosch GmbH

Daniel Seh

Daniel Seh

Chief Procurement Officer, L’Oréal

Lhermine

Stéphane L'Hermine

Head of Global Risk & Resilience, Schneider Electric

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Moderator: Fabrice Wagner

Partner, Kearney

PANEL 02

From like to love: understanding why consumers fall in love with some products

Join us for a captivating session as we examine the psychology behind consumer affection toward certain products. Some products have a magnetic allure that goes beyond functionality and captivates the hearts and minds of consumers. This session isn’t just about selling products; it’s about understanding the deeper human desires and aspirations that drive consumer behavior. Our expert panel will discuss the underlying factors in product design that contribute to this phenomenon—from intuitive design, minimalism, personalization, and emotional resonance to storytelling, brand identity, and much more. We’ll uncover the secrets to what constitutes a great product design that forges deep connections with consumers, inspiring loyalty, advocacy, and even love.

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Sabrina Herlory Rouget

Chief Executive Officer, Aroma-Zone

Isabelle de Ponfilly

Isabelle de Ponfilly

Co-founder, Source Edition

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Mary Minnick

Former COO Asia and former CMO and Head of Marketing, Strategy and Innovation at The Coca-Cola Company; Board Member at Heineken and Target Corporation

Eléonore Baudry

Eléonore Baudry

President, Figaret

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Delphine Bourrilly

President & Managing Partner, Kearney France

PANEL 03

Design for sustainability

With today’s growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical business practices, this enlightening session will dive into how companies can use the principles, strategies, and methodologies of designing for sustainability to create products that have a positive impact on people, profit, and the planet. Join us as we consider the crucial intersection of product design and sustainability. Our expert panel will share insights into the multifaceted aspects of sustainable product design throughout the various phases of a product’s life cycle—from conceptualization, product design, supply chain, and life cycle analysis to recovery and circularity. Discover how forward-thinking companies are integrating sustainability into their design processes, not only to minimize environmental impact but also to drive innovation, enhance brand value, and meet the evolving expectations of conscious consumers.

Bressand Sussfeld

Barbara Bressand-Sussfeld

Global Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, L’Oréal Paris

Christophe Aufrère

Christophe Aufrère

Chief Technology Officer, Forvia

Pierre-Alexandre Teulié

Pierre-Alexandre Teulié

Founder, 1Pacte Conseil

Oliver Keller

Oliver Keller

Director Strategy & Product, TEAMS Design

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Moderator: Angela Hultberg

Global Sustainability Leader, Kearney

PANEL 04

AI unleashed: revolutionizing products for the future

As AI permeates every aspect of our lives, from smart homes to autonomous vehicles, this session will explore how AI is reshaping the very essence of products. Journey into the heart of the AI revolution as we investigate the ways AI is revolutionizing various stages of product development. From ideation, prototyping, consumer validation, and demand forecasting to personalized customer experiences and autonomous production, we’ll share real-world examples, discuss emerging trends, and uncover the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into end-to-end product life cycles.

Stéphane Lannuzel

Stéphane Lannuzel

Beauty Tech Program Director, L’Oréal

Pierre-Yves Calloc’h

Pierre-Yves Calloc’h

Chief Digital Officer, Pernod Ricard

Michel Forissier

Michel Forissier

CEO, TheMeeGoo

Mathieu Ovaert

Mathieu Ovaert

Chief Digital Officer, Nestlé

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Moderator: Reda Gomery

Partner, Kearney

WRAP UP

Summit Wrap-Up

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Dominik Leisinger

Partner & Europe Lead, Kearney PERLab

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