Corporate governance
Executive Management
The Board of Directors, convened on May 12, 2022, appointed Cécile Béliot as CEO of Bel, and renewed Antoine Fiévet’s mandate as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Antoine FiévetChairman of Bel
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Cécile BéliotCEO of Bel
The Board of Directors
The company Bel is governed by a Board of Directors. As part of the strategy defined by Unibel, the operational holding company, the Board of Directors makes decisions on all matters related to the major strategic, economic, social, societal, environmental, financial, and industrial orientations of the Company and ensures their implementation by the Executive Management, taking into account the social and environmental challenges of the Company’s activities.
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Antoine FiévetDirector and Chairman
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Thierry BillotLead Independent Director
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Fatine LaytDirector
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Éric De PoncinsDirector
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Florian SauvinDirector
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Nawfal TrabelsiNon-voting observer
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Marianne TsanisDirector
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Paulo Dos SantosDirector representing employees
The main topics addressed by the board of directors in 2025
In 2025, as part of its responsibilities, the Board of Directors reviewed the interim and annual financial information, (including the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and interim consolidated financial statements), and the processes used to prepare this information. The Directors systematically reviewed the press releases relating to this information before their release.
Regular updates on business performance were presented throughout the year. Regular attention was given to the economic and geopolitical situation of the markets and its impact on the Group’s business. In addition to reviewing organizational issues relating to acquisitions, disposals and key partnerships, the Directors also discussed the Group’s industrial investments and financing.
Proportion of independent members
Percentage of women on the Board (1)
Average age
(1) In accordance with the law, the non-voting Director and the Director representing employees are not counted in this calculation.
The Executive Committee
Cécile Béliot, Chief Executive Officer of the Group since 2022, is continuing, together with the Executive Committee, the transformation of the Group and the activation of its new drivers of sustainable growth. These include accelerating innovation, strengthening the Group's international presence (United States, China, India), and further developing the plant-based product range in addition to the Group's fruit and cheese products.
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Cécile BéliotCEO
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Pascal ColasSqueeze Chief Officer
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Jean-Christophe CoubatChief Asia Officer
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Marie de La Roche KerandraonChief People Officer
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Béatrice de NorayChief Growth Officer
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Stéphane DupaysChief Operations Officer
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Elisabeth Ellison-DavisChief Strategy, Transformation, Data & Tech Officer
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Jérôme GarbiCheese Chief Officer & EMEAO Chief Officer
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Carole JaisTrust & Ethics Chief Officer
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Peter McGuinessCEO Bel North America
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Frédéric MédardChief Impact Officer
