Apave appoints Paul BOURDILLON as Chief Financial Officer
An international career supporting the Apave Group's strategic growth
Paul Bourdillon brings over 25 years of experience spanning executive management, financial management and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within major international groups. He spent more than 23 years with the Suez Group, where he held key positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and, most recently, Chief Executive Officer for Europe & Central Asia. Paul Bourdillon began his career in investment banking. He is a graduate of the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP) and the University of Bristol.
Paul BOURDILLON's international experience and knowledge of the challenges of growth will be major assets for the Apave Group. His arrival as Group CFO is a strong signal of our ambition to continue accelerating our development to become a leading global player in risk management. His dual financial and operational experience will be essential in steering our future strategic operations. The Executive Committee joins me in wishing him every success in his new role.
Joining a committed and solid Executive Committee
Paul Bourdillon joins an Executive Committee whose vision and effectiveness were recently recognised by the "Executive Committee of the Year" award from Excellence RH. His arrival marks an important milestone for this management team, which has already successfully led the Group's 2021-2025 strategic plan. This appointment directly aligns with the Group's desire to ensure the rigorous and successful implementation of the next stages of its growth and to consolidate its global leadership in risk management.
About Apave Group
Apave is an independent international group with over 150 years of experience specialising in technical, human, environmental and digital risk management. The Group recorded a turnover of €1.4 billion in 2024 and now has nearly 18,000 employees in almost 60 countries. Apave provides inspection, certification, technical training, testing & measurement and consulting services to all types of clients, including private companies and public authorities. For more information, visit www.apave.com.
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