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| APPOINTMENT OF ERIC AMOURDEDIEU AS CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD | ||||
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Paris, July 31, 2026 At its meeting held on July 30, 2026, the Supervisory Board terminated the mandates of Guillaume Demulier as member and Chairman of the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board thanks Guillaume Demulier for his significant contribution to the Group. The Supervisory Board has appointed Eric Amourdedieu as CEO/Chairman of the Executive Board, effective immediately. Eric Amourdedieu currently serves as Managing Director and member of the Executive Board of Roche Bobois SA. He joined the Group in 2001 after holding positions as Product Manager and subsequently Marketing Director, primarily within the L'Oréal Group. Eric Amourdedieu is a graduate of École Centrale Paris with an engineering degree and also holds a postgraduate degree (D.E.S.S.) in Management from Paris Dauphine University. The Supervisory Board has also appointed Stéphanie Berson as Managing Director, effective immediately. Stéphanie Berson serves as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board of Roche Bobois SA. She joined the Group in 2016 after beginning her career at PwC, where she worked as an auditor for five years. She subsequently joined The Conran Shop, the British premium furniture retailer, as Chief Financial Officer. The Supervisory Board has also decided to reduce the size of the Executive Board to three members: Eric Amourdedieu, Stéphanie Berson and Martin Gleize, who will continue to serve as a member of the Executive Board. Jean-Eric Chouchan, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented: "On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Guillaume Demulier, who, after successfully leading the Company's initial public offering, spent the past seven years as Chairman of the Executive Board, contributing to the Group's strong growth momentum and strengthening its fundamentals. We are grateful for his commitment and wish him every success in his future endeavors. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Eric Amourdedieu as Chairman of the Executive Board of Roche Bobois. Eric has an in-depth knowledge of the Group. He has played a key role in its development and performance. The Supervisory Board has full confidence in his ability to continue executing Roche Bobois' growth strategy, further strengthen its international presence, and create sustainable value for all stakeholders. I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Stéphanie Berson as Managing Director and the continued commitment of Martin Gleize as a member of the Executive Board. This experienced, highly complementary leadership team, deeply committed to the values of Roche Bobois, is a major asset as the Group enters its next phase of development." Eric Amourdedieu, newly appointed Chairman of the Executive Board, commented: "I would like to sincerely thank the Supervisory Board for the confidence it has placed in me by appointing me Chairman of the Executive Board of Roche Bobois. I accept this responsibility with humility, pride and determination. After many years with the Group, I have a deep appreciation of the strength of its heritage, the quality of its teams, and the unique identity of its brands. I look forward to continuing our work alongside Stéphanie Berson and Martin Gleize. Together with all of our employees, franchisees and partners around the world, we will continue to strengthen Roche Bobois' international presence, drive innovation and pursue the Group's development while remaining true to the values that have made Roche Bobois successful."
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