Frédéric Coirier

About Frédéric Coirier

Frédéric Coirier is a key executive in the governance of the Poujoulat Group, a European leader in chimney flues, smoke evacuation systems, and energy-efficiency-related solutions. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of POUJOULAT SA and also chairs the company’s board of directors. Public company information indicates that he belongs to the Coirier family, which has remained the controlling family shareholder since Yves Coirier acquired the business in 1975. That long-standing family ownership has shaped both his managerial path and his approach to leadership. As head of the group, Frédéric Coirier has overseen Poujoulat’s international development while preserving a strong industrial base in France. The company, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Saint-Symphorien, serves markets in single-family housing, collective residential buildings, commercial property, and industry. Under his leadership, Poujoulat has reinforced its position in its core chimney and flue businesses while expanding into activities linked to the energy transition, wood energy, ventilation, hot-air distribution, and heating and air-conditioning solutions. His leadership style is marked by a long-term strategic outlook, which the group has repeatedly emphasized in its communications. Frédéric Coirier has highlighted the importance of durable investment, industrial performance, and value creation across economic cycles. Under his tenure, the group has also reported solid operational momentum and growth, supported by increased industrial capacity and business development. Recent communications also point to his role in external growth initiatives, including the 2025 acquisition of Progalva Energies, designed to strengthen the group’s position as a European market leader. Beyond Poujoulat, Frédéric Coirier is known for his involvement in business organizations and in economic discussions related to company transmission, industrial policy, and the competitiveness of mid-sized companies. His profile combines industrial expertise, family governance, European expansion, and a deep understanding of the energy transition landscape.