Antoine Fiévet

About Antoine Fiévet

Antoine Fiévet is a key figure in French family-owned corporate governance and in the leadership of Bel, the listed food group traded on Euronext Paris. As a member of the fifth generation of the controlling shareholder family, he embodies the continuity of a legacy that began with Jules Bel in 1865 and was formally developed through Fromageries Bel in 1922. According to Bel’s published governance materials, he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors, a mandate renewed in May 2022, while operational executive leadership was handed to Cécile Béliot under a governance model that separates the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. That shift reflects his commitment to clearer governance, stronger accountability, and more effective strategic oversight. Fiévet studied economics and law at Université Paris-II and later graduated from the ISG business school in 1990. He began his professional career in advertising before joining the Bel universe. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bel in 2001 and became Chairman in 2009, for many years combining strategic leadership with executive management. Bel’s corporate documents describe him as a seasoned leader with strong experience in international expansion, product innovation, and industrial transformation. His tenure has covered the development of iconic brands such as The Laughing Cow, Kiri, and Boursin, as well as the group’s growing international footprint. Among the most notable decisions associated with his leadership are the acceleration of Bel’s move into healthy snacking, the reinforcement of the fruits and vegetables segment, and the acquisition of the remaining stake in MOM, a strategic deal designed to strengthen the group’s position in complementary healthy-snacking categories. More recently, Fiévet has been closely linked to another milestone in Bel’s transformation: the company’s adoption of mission-led company status in 2024. That step confirms a long-standing philosophy focused on balancing performance, responsibility, and long-term value creation. He also chairs the Bel Foundation, which oversees the group’s philanthropic commitments. Overall, his career illustrates the profile of a leading executive in listed family-controlled companies, combining shareholder continuity, disciplined governance, and international industrial ambition.