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The Supervisory Board

Composed of 10 members, the Supervisory Board is chaired by Jacques Richier.

The Supervisory Board exerts oversight and control over the Management Board and the general affairs of the Group. The Supervisory Board supervises subjects including company strategy and financial performance, business risks, structure and administration of internal risk management and control systems, financial reporting procedures and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Supervisory Board’s role, responsibilities and related tasks are spelled out in the Company's Articles of Association and in a separate Supervisory Board Charter.

The composition of the Supervisory Board reflects a strong commitment to the independence and expertise of its members and to the Group’s international profile. 80% of the members of the Supervisory Board are independent according to the criteria of the French Corporate Governance Code. The Supervisory Board has 2 committees, which focus on specific and complex aspects of its supervisory responsibilities:

  • the Audit Committee, composed of 5 members
  • the Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, composed of 5 members

Each committee performs its duties under a specific Charter that describes its role, responsibilities, organisation and functioning. The committees make recommendations and advise the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board, however, retains responsibility for all decisions and actions taken on the committees’ recommendations.