– FRANCE, Clichy – Société BIC announced the co-optation of Rob Versloot, Albert Baladi, and Geoffroy Bich to its Board of Directors with ratification at the next AGM of May 2026.
Albert Baladi will join the Audit Committee of the Nominations, Governance, and CSR Committee.
Rob Versloot is the Société BIC’s new CEO as of September 15, 2025.
About Albert Baladi
Albert Baladi is a recognized expert in the consumer goods and food & beverage industries, with close to four decades of experience. He has held senior positions in marketing and general management at Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Yum! Brands, and most recently served as CEO of Beam Suntory (now Suntory Global Spirits). He lives in New York and is a graduate of HEC Lausanne.
About Geoffroy Bich
Geoffroy Bich is VP, Business Development at BIC. Grandson of Marcel Bich, he has over 30 years’ experience in the Group, from shopfloor roles to international leadership. He worked in manufacturing across BIC’s three divisions (Human Expression, Flame for Life, and Blade Excellence) and oversaw industrial sites in France, Spain, Brazil, and China. Known for his pragmatic, people-centered approach, he is based in Dubai.About BIC
About Societe 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 commitments to sustainability and education.
For more: https://corporate.bic.com/en-us
- Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.