Catherine Lecomte

Catherine Lecomte is an Associate Professor of Management at AgroParisTech, specializing in Industrial and Logistics Management. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship in agroecology, circular economy, and traceability systems within food industries. She has held academic roles since 1992 and contributed to over 50 publications. Key awards include the 2009 AREA Prize for thesis supervision. Active in academic governance, she led entrepreneurship programs (2012-2023) and coordinates AgroParisTech’s innovation spaces (Inn’Labs). She also participates in Paris-Saclay initiatives like PEPITE and D2E diploma programs.

• Teaching: Industrial Management, Quality Systems, Risk Management, Entrepreneurship
• Research: 30+ peer-reviewed articles since 2000, with focus on traceability frameworks and agri-food innovation
• Service: Member of national evaluation committees (CNECA 10), quality management teams, and agrifood design initiatives (IDEAS)

Her work bridges management theory with practical applications in sustainable food systems, emphasizing ecosystem approaches and competency development.