BICH Edouard

About BICH Edouard

Edouard Bich plays a key role in the governance of Société BIC, the iconic French listed group known worldwide for stationery, lighters and shavers. Since May 20, 2025, he has served as Non-Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, following his appointment by the Board after the company’s Annual General Meeting on that date. His position reflects the continuing presence of the Bich family within the capital and governance structure of a group founded by the family and built into a global consumer brand. His professional background is rooted primarily in finance and corporate governance. BIC states that he is Managing Director of Société M.B.D., the family holding company represented on BIC’s Board, and that he has been a director of Société BIC as well as a member of its Audit Committee since 2006. Earlier in his career, he spent eight years in the Finance Department of Procter & Gamble in France, where he developed expertise in financial management, performance monitoring and operational discipline. He also previously managed Platypus Capital SPRL in Belgium and served on the Supervisory Committee of Stockage Plus SAS in France. This experience gives him a profile strongly oriented toward strategic oversight, financial rigor and the protection of long-term shareholder interests. As Non-Executive Chair, he helps lead Board deliberations, supports dialogue with executive management and contributes to sound governance. His long tenure on the Audit Committee is especially relevant for a listed company, where financial transparency, compliance and risk oversight are critical. At BIC, his role is part of a broader strategic transformation for the group, including the execution of the Horizon plan, portfolio adaptation and a focus on sustainable value creation. His appointment as non-executive chair highlights BIC’s intent to combine family heritage, capital continuity and modern governance in support of the company’s long-term development.