In his current role, JP Comte is responsible for the North and South America operations of one of the world’s largest Italian food companies. Comte has almost 30 years global experience in the fast moving consumer goods industry, which began at Procter & Gamble where he held positions in sales, marketing, and general management.

Through his increasing responsibilities at P&G, he was relocated from his native France to Italy and Switzerland. Comte joined Barilla in March 2010, where he was VP in charge of Western Europe before relocating to Chicago in Sept. 2013.