
Benjamin Audon
Highlights
Benjamin Audon is a Partner at L.E.K. Consulting's Paris office and member of our Consumer practice. He has deep industry knowledge across a number of consumer and retail sectors, notably Food & Beverage and Cosmetics, from ingredients to specialty retail.
In an era where the digital transformation of consumer purchasing is reshaping the Retail & Consumer products landscape, Benjamin advises incumbents, disruptors and investors; helping them craft strategies that are consumer-centric, forward-looking and adaptable.
His core capabilities include growth & efficiency strategy, portfolio management, channel strategy, go-to-market planning, and the design of robust strategy implementation frameworks.
Beyond his functional expertise, Benjamin is adept at understanding the implications of emerging consumer preferences, technological advancements and sustainability challenges for brands and retailers, helping clients remain relevant and competitive in a fast-evolving environment.
With a career in strategy and management spanning over two decades, Benjamin has held pivotal roles in consulting, corporate strategy, innovation, and business development, including stints at Pernod Ricard and Estée Lauder. This blend of experience gives him a unique perspective, combining analytical skills with leadership and project execution.
An alumnus of ESSEC Business School, Benjamin also holds executive credentials from INSEAD.
Education
Undergraduate: ESSEC Business School
Graduate: INSEAD
Expertise
Industries
- Consumer Products
- Apparel
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Food & Beverage
- Food Ingredients
- Pet
- Retail
- Consumer Services
- Direct Selling
- Ecommerce
- Foodservice
- Specialty Retail
- Travel, Transport & Logistics
- New Mobility
- Rail
- Industrials
- Paper & Packaging
- Energy & Environment
- Renewables
- Private Equity
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Portfolio Company Value Enhancement
- Vendor Due Diligence
- Technology
- Consumer Tech
Capabilities
- Digital
- Marketing & Sales
- Brand Strategy
- Channel Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Go-to-Market and Commercial Organization
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Acquisition Screening
- Target Identification
- Joint Ventures and Alliances
- Due Diligence
- Post-Merger Integration
- Exit Support
- Organization Design and Effectiveness
- Organizational Design
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Pricing & Revenue Optimization
- Strategy
- Business Unit Strategy
- Corporate Strategy
- Growth Strategy
- New Product
- Sustainability



