Bruno Parmentier graduated as a civil engineer from Des Mines De Paris in 1972, he also graduated from the EPHE (Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes) the same year. He was a special Advisor to the Ministry of the Environment from 1972 to 1973, where he performed various rural and regional... Read more
Bruno Parmentier graduated as a civil engineer from Des Mines De Paris in 1972, he also graduated from the EPHE (Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes) the same year. He was a special Advisor to the Ministry of the Environment from 1972 to 1973, where he performed various rural and regional development missions in Mexico until 1977.
Bruno was sales and mechanical manager in the department of LIP cooperative Besançon from 1978 to 1981. He went on to join Discovery editions, where he was the commercial and financial director until 1985 and CEO from 1996 to 1999. Prior to this Bruno was business manager of the CNDP (National Center for Educational Documentation 1985-1987, 1994 – 1995) and the CFPJ (Centre for training and development of journalists 1987-1993). From 1999 to 2001, Bruno Parmentier was the CEO Editions du Cerf.
His most recent book is “ZERO HUNGER, end the hunger” published in 2014.
Between 2002 and 2011 he headed the (Angers Graduate School of Agriculture) ESA group oriented agriculture, food and rural development. This diverse course has allowed him to develop a unique perspective on the issues of agriculture and food in France and worldwide.
Now, Bruno Parmentier devotes himself primarily to lectures and participates in panel discussions on the topics of agriculture and food. Bruno leads us to wonder about the future of humanity, ever growing, in a world of scarce resources.
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You can book Bruno Parmentier through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Bruno's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Bruno Parmentier's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Bruno tailored to your event.
Bruno Parmentier speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Bruno to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Bruno Parmentier for events worldwide, subject to Bruno's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Bruno Parmentier is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Bruno can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Bruno Parmentier on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Bruno can offer.
Bruno Parmentier delivers keynotes in Spanish. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Bruno Parmentier's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Bruno's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Bruno Parmentier can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Bruno's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Bruno Parmentier is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Bruno Parmentier, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Bruno's current availability for your dates.