Jacques SONNET

About Jacques SONNET

Jacques Sonnet serves as a director of FDJ UNITED, where he acts as the permanent representative of the Fédération nationale André Maginot des anciens combattants et victimes de guerre (FNAM). His role is part of the governance of one of France’s leading listed gaming groups, and it brings a distinct perspective rooted in the veterans’ community, remembrance, and social action. FDJ UNITED’s reference documents indicate that he does not sit on board committees, but he contributes to board-level discussions on strategic and governance matters. FDJ UNITED describes Sonnet as having strong knowledge of the veterans’ environment, including social initiatives and the duty to remember. The company also highlights his familiarity with the historical development of the National Lottery and later the Loto®, which gives him useful context on the group’s institutional heritage. This combination of associative and historical expertise helps the board maintain a long-term perspective on FDJ UNITED’s role in French society and its ties to public-interest traditions. Within a board made up of diverse profiles, his presence reflects the particular governance structure of FDJ UNITED, which combines institutional shareholders, independent directors, and representatives of organizations linked to the company’s origins. Company materials submitted for annual general meetings show that Jacques Sonnet has been part of the board for several years and that he represents FNAM in that capacity. In the context of a listed company, he also appears in disclosures relating to insider transactions, confirming his status as a regulated board member within FDJ UNITED’s governance framework. His contribution is therefore less operational than institutional: he brings continuity, historical memory, and the voice of a long-standing associative shareholder, while supporting a governance approach attentive to the group’s social responsibilities and public-interest legacy.