Our people
make a difference
We have a great passion for pets, and have partnered extensively with our people, pet parents, customers, and suppliers to ensure every aspect of your pet’s life is well taken care of.
Get to know our people
With over 25 years of experience as a leading pet food producer, we’re committed to the health and well-being of your beloved pet(s). Our diverse product range covers all categories of food for both dogs and cats, designed for all quality tiers and distribution channels. With 12 state-of-the-art factories across Europe, we cover more than 400 customers in over 35 countries. Our team of almost 3000 colleagues share a common goal: to make tomorrow a better place for people and pets. At PPF, we’re not just food producers; we’re partners in pet care, dedicated to creating positive change, one bowl at a time.
Inspiring stories from our people
What defines your work at PPF?
I have prioritised having my own “why,” creating a perfect fit between the company’s mission and my and my colleagues’ work expectations. That is my special touch: caring about people and helping find solutions for those who may not enjoy their work as much as they would like.
What defines your work at PPF?
I lead a talented team of over 35 people across Europe in product development, bringing innovative pet food products to market. My work blends strategic oversight, leadership, and hands-on involvement, ensuring we meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. I’m proud of how our team has grown and adapted, driving PPF’s success in a dynamic environment.
Meet our diverse team
Meet our management team
Stéphane Re
Stéphane, a Swiss and Italian national started his career in 1997 in Corporate Finance with Credit Suisse First Boston in Geneva, after having graduated from HEC - the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne. He started his FMCG career with Nestle in 1999 as a Group Internal Auditor and thereafter served as a long-term expatriate having multiple assignments across Asia and Europe as CFO and in Finance Transformation.
In 2014, Stephane joined Thai Union Europe / MW Brands in Paris, the pan-European leader in branded and private label packaged seafood, as Group CFO he was also leading M&A, Business Technology & Transformation.
Since 2021, Stephane has been the Group CFO of PPF and holds accountability over Technology, Legal Affairs, Finance and Corporate Governance.
His motto? “When people are financially invested, they want a return, when they are emotionally invested, they want to contribute”.
Torsten Jacobs
Torsten joined PPF as COO in August, 2009. Prior to that, he held various senior management positions at Kraft Foods, including Plant Manager/Director, Global Category Director in the HQ in Chicago and Area Director of Manufacturing for Eastern & South East Europe. Within PPF he has established an integrated manufacturing network supported by a centralised operating model, spanning from procurement over product development, the European manufacturing network with an integrated supply chain approach and a QA and engineering support function. Torsten holds a university degree in Engineering and a degree in Management and Economics, and he is a strong believer that anything is possible by stretching the boundaries with a passionate and committed team working in a safe environment.
