William Gairard

About William Gairard

William Gairard is a French business executive and board member associated with Groupe SEB, where he serves as a director representing the founding group through Venelle Investissement. SEB’s governance documents show that he was first appointed to the board at the general meeting held on 12 May 2015 and that his mandate has since been renewed. In 2025, he remains part of the company’s governance framework and is listed as a member of the Strategic and CSR Committee, placing him close to the group’s long-term discussions on strategy, performance, responsibility and sustainable growth. He graduated from emlyon business school and holds a master’s degree in management sciences from Université Jean Moulin Lyon-III. William Gairard started his career in management control and auditing at Pernod-Ricard, where he built a strong foundation in financial analysis, performance monitoring, risk awareness and budget discipline. That early experience provided him with a rigorous understanding of corporate finance and operational control, skills that are particularly valuable in an international industrial group. Since 2012, he has pursued an entrepreneurial and investment career in Mexico, focusing on real estate, hospitality, restaurants, digital businesses and personal care services. He is identified as Managing Director of Ecopro Solutions (Casa Dovela) and as Chief Financial Officer of that company. This diversified background suggests a broad operational perspective, combining financial expertise with hands-on business development across several sectors. At SEB, his profile brings both financial discipline and an entrepreneurial mindset. His role on the board also reflects the continuing presence of the founding shareholding tradition in the company’s governance. In practical terms, he contributes to strategic oversight, supports constructive dialogue with management, and helps ensure that the group’s decisions remain aligned with value creation, industrial ambition and corporate social responsibility. His background makes him a credible voice on governance matters in a listed-company environment where long-term vision and execution quality are critical.