Cédric APPERT

About Cédric APPERT

Cédric Appert is a key figure in Edenred’s governance, where he currently serves as employee-representative director. Born in 1978, he graduated from ICAM Engineering School and ESSEC, combining technical and financial training that is well suited to the demands of a listed international group. He joined Edenred in 2008 as Corporate Finance Manager within the Mergers & Acquisitions department, placing him early on at the center of the Group’s external growth, capital allocation, and financial structuring initiatives. Over the years, he progressively took on broader responsibilities. In 2013, he became Financial Controller for Central Europe and Scandinavia, then Head of Financial Control for Europe and Africa in 2015. These roles gave him a detailed understanding of Edenred’s businesses across several regions, each with different regulatory, commercial, and market maturity conditions. From 2017 to 2020, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Edenred Germany and Austria, a significant step that brought him closer to operational management, performance monitoring, and financial discipline in two strategically important markets. In 2020, he was appointed Financial Communications and Investor Relations Director for the Group, a critical function in a listed company such as Edenred. This role requires regular engagement with capital markets, clear communication of strategy, support for value creation, and strong financial transparency. In August 2023, he was appointed employee-representative director by Edenred’s Social and Economic Committee, with his term running until the 2027 General Meeting. His career reflects a consistent internal progression across corporate finance, management control, subsidiary leadership, and investor relations. This breadth of experience makes him a credible voice on governance, economic performance, and the realities of the business at operational level. It also demonstrates recognized expertise in the financial management of a global services group, balancing profitability, transformation, and employee dialogue.