– FRANCE, Clichy – Société BIC (EPA: BIC) announced the nomination of Esther Gaide for her election to its Board as an Independent Director at the next AGM on May 20, 2025.
“I would like to extend a warm welcome to Esther Gaide.” said Board Chair, Nikos Koumettis.
The company announced that Esther Gaide would join the Audit Committee as Chair and the Remuneration Committee as a member.
The company also announced that Maëlys Castella will not seek reelection.
About Esther Gaide
Esther Gaide began her career in 1983 in external auditing, first with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Paris and London, then with Deloitte in Paris and Los Angeles. In 1994, she joined the Bolloré Group, where she held various positions in the finance department. In 2011, she joined Technicolor as Group Controller, before becoming CFO and member of the Executive Committee in 2015. From March 2018 to April 2023, she was CFO of the Elior Group. She is a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Forvia and a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Iliad SA.
Esther Gaide is a graduate of ESSEC and a chartered accountant.
About BIC
A global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life. For 80 years, BIC’s commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable, and trusted products has established BIC as a symbol of reliability and innovation. With a presence in over 160 countries and over 13,000 team members worldwide, BIC’s portfolio includes iconic brands and products such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, Cello®, Cristal®, Inkbox®, BIC Kids®, Lucky™, Rocketbook®, Tattly®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out®, Djeep®, EZ Load™, EZ Reach®, BIC® Flex™, Soleil®, Tangle Teezer® and more. Listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes, BIC is also recognized for its steadfast commitment to sustainability and education.
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