FRANCE. Lagardère Travel Retail has announced key appointments to its Executive Committee, which the leading travel retail-to-dining player said are designed “to further strengthen its leadership team as the company enters the next phase of its development”.
Jérôme Petit joins the Executive Committee as Deputy CEO, reporting to President and CEO Frédéric Chevalier. Petit has over three decades of international leadership experience, including extensive operational responsibilities across Asia, Africa and Europe, with key Lagardère Group shareholder Bolloré Group.
He brings expertise in business development, operational management and the leadership of complex, multicultural organisations, said the company in a statement.
The Executive Committee is also strengthened by the appointment of David-Alexandre Fournier as Chief Human Resources & CSR Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles within large international organisations, he takes on oversight of the company’s HR strategy and supports the development of its organisation, talent and culture across all geographies.
He also leads Lagardère Travel Retail’s CSR strategy, further embedding its PEPS roadmap across the business.
In related moves, there are changes to some Executive Committee members’ responsibilities.
Lucio Rossetto expands his remit to include North America alongside his current responsibilities for Europe, under the combined title Regional COO Europe & North America.
Vincent Romet assumes responsibility for the entire Asia region, in addition to his existing scope covering the Middle East, Africa, France and Luxembourg, in the role of COO France & Luxembourg & COO, MEA & Asia.
Charlotte Delmas, who continues in her role as Chief Operational Performance Officer, takes on responsibility for Latin America and Switzerland, complementing her current scope in four European countries.
She is supported by Javier Cagigal, currently CEO for Spain & Portugal, who is appointed Deputy COO for Latin America in addition to his existing responsibilities on the Iberian peninsula.
Other members of the Executive Committee continue in their current roles. Luc Mansion adds Strategy to his existing responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer Pacific.
Lylian Vignau remains Chief Commercial and Digital Officer and Michel Sibony continues in his role as Chief Value Officer.
Frédéric Chevalier said: “These Executive Committee appointments reflect the next step in the evolution of Lagardère Travel Retail. We are strengthening a proven leadership team, while reinforcing key areas of expertise to support our operations across all regions.
“Our priority remains unchanged: to serve our teams and partners with the highest standards of execution, while continuing to improve how we work every day. In making these changes we are ensuring we are equipped to deliver consistent results and stay ahead of a complex and fast-moving global environment.”
The company’s statement added, “These appointments are designed to reinforce the organisation’s collective capabilities, adding complementary expertise and building on the strong foundation that has enabled the company’s recent growth.
“They will further support Lagardère Travel Retail’s determination to deliver high standards of execution and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation and creating long-term value for stakeholders and business partners.” ✈
