FLORENT MENEGAUX

About FLORENT MENEGAUX

Florent Menegaux is one of the leading figures in French industrial capitalism and a top executive in the world of listed companies and family-controlled groups with dual governance structures. He is currently the Chairman of Michelin, also referred to as Managing Chairman and General Partner, a role he has held since 2019, after becoming Managing General Partner in 2018. This position places him at the center of strategy definition and execution, capital allocation, operational transformation, and the company’s long-term value creation agenda. Menegaux joined Michelin in 1997 and built his career within the group through a series of international leadership roles across key businesses. He led Truck Sales, took responsibility for North America in 2000 and South America in 2003, and in 2008 became global head of the Light Truck/Passenger Vehicle product line. He joined Michelin’s Executive Committee in 2008 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2014. Before Michelin, he had already gained strong managerial experience at Price Waterhouse, Exel Logistics, and Norbert Dentressangle. His trajectory reflects a leader with financial, industrial, and international expertise, capable of running complex organizations across multiple geographies. At Michelin, he has become associated with transformation leadership, with a strong focus on digitalization, innovation, the business model, acquisitions, performance management, and sustainable growth. Michelin also highlights his role in major industrial and technological transitions, as well as his vision of the group as a science-of-materials company and a world-class composites player. Florent Menegaux also holds governance responsibilities beyond Michelin, including a seat on Legrand’s Board of Directors, where he serves as an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee. This appointment reflects recognition of his expertise in governance, strategy, and financial oversight. His profile is closely associated with disciplined management, execution rigor, and a long-term perspective on industrial, social, and environmental priorities.