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Lectra appoints Olivier du Chesnay as new CFO
20 Sep '17
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Olivier du Chesnay
Lectra, the leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials, has appointed Olivier du Chesnay to the role of chief financial officer. Lectra serves major world markets that include fashion and apparel, automotive, furniture, and a broad array of other industries.
Deputy chief financial officer of Lectra since May 2013, Olivier du Chesnay was already supervising management control, statutory consolidation and audit, headquarters’ accounting, cash flow, credit management and change risk management, as well as more recently sales administration.
Prior to joining Lectra, Olivier du Chesnay acquired 15 years of experience in financial positions at the heart of major groups Saint-Gobain, Accenture, Sperian Protection and Honeywell Safety Products, where he was financial director for the EMEA and India division from 2010 to 2013. Olivier du Chesnay is a graduate of the EDHEC business school and the London School of Economics.
Daniel Harari, chairman and chief executive officer, Lectra said, “Over the past four years, Olivier du Chesnay has successfully led many projects to improve our processes, while at the same time coordinating the Group’s financial management with rigor, efficiency and leadership. He will support the company to achieve the financial objectives articulated in Lectra’s new strategic roadmap.”
Olivier du Chesnay said, “I am confident about the growth prospects for the company, which are empowered by sustained investments in innovation. This commitment will reinforce Lectra’s leadership and customer value proposition, by facilitating the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles for its customers. I am delighted to support the Group through this new strategy, one which will open a new page in Lectra’s history.” (GK)
Deputy chief financial officer of Lectra since May 2013, Olivier du Chesnay was already supervising management control, statutory consolidation and audit, headquarters’ accounting, cash flow, credit management and change risk management, as well as more recently sales administration.
Prior to joining Lectra, Olivier du Chesnay acquired 15 years of experience in financial positions at the heart of major groups Saint-Gobain, Accenture, Sperian Protection and Honeywell Safety Products, where he was financial director for the EMEA and India division from 2010 to 2013. Olivier du Chesnay is a graduate of the EDHEC business school and the London School of Economics.
Daniel Harari, chairman and chief executive officer, Lectra said, “Over the past four years, Olivier du Chesnay has successfully led many projects to improve our processes, while at the same time coordinating the Group’s financial management with rigor, efficiency and leadership. He will support the company to achieve the financial objectives articulated in Lectra’s new strategic roadmap.”
Olivier du Chesnay said, “I am confident about the growth prospects for the company, which are empowered by sustained investments in innovation. This commitment will reinforce Lectra’s leadership and customer value proposition, by facilitating the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles for its customers. I am delighted to support the Group through this new strategy, one which will open a new page in Lectra’s history.” (GK)
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