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Jean-Louis Chaussade

Major Career Roles:

  • Chair of Suez and CEO for 15 years previously.
  • Independent Director of Criteria Caixa SA.
  • Lead Independent Board Member of Kaufman & Broad SA

 

Other Career Highlights:

  • Chair and CEO of Degrémont
  • CEO of Dumez Copisa (Spain)
  • Independent Director Acea SPA

Jean-Louis Chaussade is an experience Chair and CEO of CAC40, CAC All-Tradeable, Euronext 100 and SBF 120 companies. Over more than 25 years Jean-Louis has acquired senior leadership experience combined with multi-industry knowledge in utilities, building, government, oil & gas.

 

Jean-Louis Chaussade was Chair of Suez, the world’s leading environmental company dedicated to water and waste management, after having been its CEO for 15 years. He was also previously, Chair and CEO of Degrémont and CEO of Dumez Copisa (Spain). Currently, Jean-Louis is Independent Director of Criteria Caixa SA.

 

Throughout Jean-Louis’ career he has served in a number of external public and private organisations.

 

Jean-Louis Chaussade serves as a Chair of JLCH Conseil, Special Advisor of Accuracy (large French consulting firm), Chair of the Board of the Université Technologique de Compiègne, Non-Executive Board Member of Kaufman & Broad SA and a member of Anand Group Supervisory Board in India.

 

He is a Director of Criteria Caixaholding SAU, Vice-President of the France-China Committee, a member of the Board of the Institut du Capitalisme Responsable (ICR) and SIBAC Vice Chair. He is also a member of the Board of the IAGF (Association Initiatives pour l’avenir des Grands Fleuves).

 

Jean-Louis was a member of the Chongqin Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Board (CMIA) from September 2019 to May 2020.