Schultz was appointed general manager for Danone in central and southern Europe, running the group’s divisions in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and the Adriatic Countries.

Stephan Batoux held this position since the beginning of 2009.

Dieter Schulz has a 16-year background on the fast moving consumer goods segment, working with companies such as Air Liquide Paris and MARS Inc. He joined Danone in January 2007.

Danone Romania is part of French group Danone, which is active in over 120 countries. The group has been active in Romania since 1996. Right now, the company has 540 employees. In 2010, the company posted a turnover of 476 million lei. (EUR1=RON4.3786)