Marie-Odile Lavenant

About Marie-Odile Lavenant

Marie-Odile Lavenant is an experienced senior executive at Voltalia, where she currently serves as Head of Internal Audit. In an international renewable energy group, this role places her at the center of risk management, internal control, and governance oversight. Prior to this position, she served as Voltalia’s Chief Financial Officer, leading the finance function during a period of sustained growth before being succeeded in that role in 2022 and moving into new responsibilities within the company. Her career at Voltalia reflects strong expertise in corporate finance, administrative leadership, and the management of international operations. As CFO, she supported the company through a phase of rapid expansion, including the scaling up of production assets, the growth of service activities, and the group’s international development. Company materials also indicate that she was involved in governance roles across certain subsidiaries, suggesting a broad remit extending beyond central finance to the supervision of operating entities and alignment of management practices across the group. Her current move into internal audit highlights a natural progression toward oversight and control functions. In a listed group exposed to regulatory expectations, financing constraints, and project execution risks, this type of position requires a deep understanding of value chains, financial flows, compliance requirements, and control mechanisms. Marie-Odile Lavenant therefore fits the profile of a senior executive who combines financial discipline, governance rigor, and a growth-oriented mindset. Her prior experience as CFO is a significant asset in shaping an internal audit function that is both operationally grounded and strategically relevant.