Pierre-Henri Desportes has been appointed Chairman of Verallia France. In this capacity, he becomes a member of the Executive Committee and reports directly to Patrice Lucas, the Group’s CEO.

“I am delighted to welcome Pierre-Henri as Chairman of Verallia France. His industrial expertise, his commitment, his passion for our businesses and for operational excellence will enable us to pursue the ambitious roadmap that the Group has set for itself in France. I wish him every success in his new position,” said Patrice Lucas, CEO of Verallia Group.

A graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique with a master’s degree from HEC-Entrepreneurs, Mr Desportes began his career in 2003 at Saint-Gobain Desjonquères, Mers-les-Bains plant, as perfume production manager. In 2007, he joined Michelin, 2014 Boston Consulting Group and 2017 Plastic Omnium until his arrival at Verallia France on November 2022.

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Image: Pierre-Henri Desportes, new Chairman of Verallia France.