Benoît Coquart
Benoît Coquart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | CEO of Legrand |
Benoît Coquart is a French executive who has held the position of CEO at Legrand since 2018.
Early life
Coquart completed his studies at the Paris Institute of Political Studies in 1994, followed by graduation from ESSEC Business School in 1995. At 22 years old, he joined Legrand in 1997, initially overseeing the company’s operations in South Korea.
Legrand
Before becoming part of Legrand's management committee in 2010, Coquart served as director of corporate development and strategy. He was named director of the company’s French division in 2015. In February 2018, he ascended to the role of CEO of Legrand Group.
In 2019, Coquart led the jury panel for the Next Leaders Awards held in Paris. Early in 2021, despite challenges such as increased raw material expenses and supply chain uncertainties, he maintained continuous production across all global manufacturing sites. That same year, he introduced a solidarity fund aimed at supporting staff working in geriatric hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis.
Other held positions
In July 2022, Coquart was reappointed as president of the Alliance of Electrical and Digital Solutions of Buildings (IGNES), an organization representing 60 French companies within the building sector generating over two billion euros in revenue. His term lasts three years.
Since 2017, he has also been vice president of the FIEEC (Federation of Electrical Industries, Electronics and Communication).
Awards
In 2015, he received a nomination for the "Smart Boss" category at the Digital Industries Awards.
Coquart was recognized as an "Allied Leader" at the LGBT+ Role Models Ceremony organized by l'Autre Cercle association in 2019.