ONE GLOBAL GROUP
Somfy operates in 59 countries and is the world leader in automatic controls for openings and closures in homes and buildings. It offers a range of motorized solutions and control points and is a key player in smart home systems.
12/03/2024
La Fondation Somfy
Organization
22/01/2018
Commitment
Finance
News & media
27/05/2020
Appointment of Jean Guillaume Despature as Chairman of the Management Board
09/03/2016 - 17:35 CET
PRESS
RELEASE
9 MARCH 2016
Appointment of Jean Guillaume Despature as Chairman of the Management Board
The Group's Supervisory Board has today decided to appoint Jean Guillaume Despature as Chairman of the Management Board, replacing Jean-Philippe Demaël who informed the Supervisory Board of his decision to relinquish his term of office as Chairman of the Management Board.
The Supervisory Board took this opportunity to commend the work accomplished by Jean-Philippe Demaël since his arrival in 2008. Under his leadership, the Group has accelerated its international expansion, brought innovative solutions to the market, strengthened its presence in the connected home and consolidated its position as the leader in opening and closing automation for the home. In recent years, Somfy has undergone significant growth, higher than the average for businesses operating in the building and construction industry. The results for the 2015 financial year reflect the work accomplished during that entire time.
Jean Guillaume Despature has been a member of the Management Board of Somfy since January 2015. He has a thorough understanding of the Group, which he joined in 2006, of its operation, various activities and teams. He has particularly served as Director of the “Commercial Buildings” Division, in charge of the strategic process, and for three years was Managing Director of the China region, established in 2010 as part of the creation of the joint venture with Dooya. Since November 2014, he has also been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Damartex and a member of the Investment Committee of Edify.
The decision-making and governance structures remain unchanged. Jean Guillaume Despature will be able to rely on the current management team: Pierre Ribeiro (Group CFO, member of the Management Board), as well as the seven members of the Executive Committee, Frank Schädlich (EMEA), Olivier Piccolin (Asia & Americas), Jean-Pascal Rey (Home & Buildings), Marc Westermann (Connected Solutions), Vincent Bellet (Industry & Logistics), Guy Broutechoux (Administration & IS) and Annie Bouvier (Human Resources).
Jean Guillaume Despature commented, “I am deeply honoured by the role with which the Supervisory Board has just entrusted me. With the impact of connected objects, our industry is undergoing profound change and Somfy has all the assets required to play a key role in its development. I will devote all my energy and expertise to implementing the necessary adjustments for Somfy to meet these new challenges. As we enter this new phase of development, I know I can rely on the proactiveness and focus on performance of the Company's entire workforce.”
/ CORPORATE PROFILE
Somfy Group is the global leader in opening and closing automation for both residential and commercial buildings.
/ Contacts
Somfy
Pierre Ribeiro : +33 4 50 40 48 49 / Emilie Mathelin : +33 4 50 96 75 88
Shan
Arnaud Monnin: +33 1 44 50 51 77 / François-Xavier Dupont: +33 1 44 50 58 74