Fanny PICARD

About Fanny PICARD

Fanny Picard holds a prominent position in the governance of GL events as an independent director and Chair of the Group’s CSR Committee. Her role sits at the intersection of sustainability, compliance, ethics and corporate responsibility, which is especially significant in the events industry, where environmental, social and reputational issues have become strategic priorities. At GL events, the CSR Committee she chairs issues recommendations on the Group’s CSR strategy, reviews related policies and commitments, assesses material non-financial risks and opportunities, and contributes to the review of the company’s Non-Financial Statement as well as evolving regulatory requirements such as the EU Taxonomy and the CSRD. Her professional background is rooted in finance, investment and impact-oriented business. According to GL events’ reference documents, she is the founder and managing partner of Alter Equity, a fund management company focused on investing in unlisted businesses that contribute to the combined value of planet, people and profit. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at Wendel, where she served as Chief Investment Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. She also worked as Danone’s Director of Mergers and Acquisitions for Western Europe and North America, after starting her career in the M&A department of Rothschild & Co. Fanny Picard graduated from ESSEC Business School and the SFAF, holds a master’s degree in law, and also studied at the College of Higher Studies on the Environment and Sustainable Development. This blend of financial, legal and ESG-oriented training gives her a profile that is particularly suited to listed-company boards. At GL events, she brings a long-term perspective on value creation by linking financial performance, risk oversight, stakeholder expectations and the sustainability transition. Her contribution is especially relevant in a listed international group, where CSR governance is increasingly a strategic lever for competitiveness, social acceptance and resilience.