Benoit Coquart

About Benoit Coquart

Benoît Coquart is one of the most prominent French executives in the electrical and digital building infrastructure sector, serving as Chief Executive Officer of Legrand since February 8, 2018. He joined Legrand in 1997, immediately after completing his studies, and began his career managing the Group’s operations in South Korea, giving him an early international exposure that would shape his leadership profile. He then progressed through a series of key strategic roles within the company, including positions in corporate development, strategy, investor relations, and the leadership of Legrand France. This internal path gave him a deep understanding of the Group’s businesses, markets, and value-creation drivers. A member of Legrand’s Executive Committee since 2010, he represents a leadership profile that combines operational experience, financial discipline, and strategic vision. As CEO, he oversees a global industrial group recognized for its electrical and digital building infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on innovation, disciplined capital allocation, targeted acquisitions, and the energy and digital transition of buildings. His appointment as CEO came in the context of a governance evolution at Legrand, with the separation of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles. Beyond Legrand, Benoît Coquart is also active in the broader French industrial ecosystem, notably as President of Ignes. His management style is often associated with strategic continuity, execution rigor, and the reinforcement of a growth model built on innovation, international expansion, and complementary acquisitions. More recently, he was also appointed president of the FIEEC, increasing his influence in French industrial, energy, and regulatory discussions.