Trace One has announced the appointment of Raphaël Bertholet as Chief Product & Technology Officer. Bertholet brings more than 27 years of experience in enterprise and supply chain software, most recently serving as Chief Technology Officer at SymphonyAI, where he also led Product Management for the Supply Chain business.
Raphaël Bertholet appointed CPTO at Trace One.
27+ years of enterprise and supply chain software experience.
Previously CTO at SymphonyAI, leading AI-powered innovation for global retailers.
Recognized as "Pro to Know" by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Will lead Product Management, Engineering, AI & Data, and IT Platform.
Trace One serves 9,000+ brands across food, cosmetics, and chemicals.
Bringing Product and Technology together under Bertholet's leadership creates a unified innovation engine focused on accelerating product development, embedding AI where it delivers real customer value, and turning customer insights into solutions that help organizations innovate ahead of change. As CPTO, Bertholet will lead Trace One's product and technology strategy, guiding Product Management, Engineering, AI & Data, IT Platform & Operations, and Solution Architecture to deliver the next generation of intelligent PLM and compliance solutions.
As grocery retailers and process manufacturers navigate growing regulatory complexity, accelerating innovation cycles, increasingly informed and demanding consumers, and the rapid adoption of AI, Trace One is deepening its commitment to helping them turn these challenges into competitive advantage. The company's AI-powered PLM platform connects formulation, specifications, packaging development, supplier collaboration, and regulatory compliance, with regulatory intelligence spanning 170+ countries.
"Our customers don't simply need software — they need a partner that understands their business strategy and helps them continuously deliver remarkable products that support it," said Séverine Tourpin, CEO of Trace One. "Raphaël's appointment reflects our ambition to accelerate innovation and deliver intelligent solutions that create measurable business value. By combining Product and Technology under one leader, we will move faster, innovate smarter, and help our customers build the competitive edge they need to thrive."
"AI is reshaping how companies innovate, but its real value lies in helping customers solve complex challenges," said Raphaël Bertholet, Chief Product & Technology Officer. "My focus is to build intelligent solutions that accelerate innovation, anticipate what's next, and enable our customers to make better decisions, respond faster to change, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market."
About Trace One
With more than 30 years of industry expertise, Trace One is the product development and compliance partner to over 9,000 brands across food & beverage, cosmetics, and chemicals, turning regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage. Our AI-powered PLM platform connects formulation, specifications, packaging development, supplier collaboration, and regulatory compliance, with regulatory intelligence spanning 170+ countries — helping brands bring products to shelf faster and enter new markets with confidence.
