Benoît Potier
Benoît Potier | |
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| Born | September 3, 1957 Mulhouse, France |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | CEO of Air Liquide (2006–2022), Chairman of Air Liquide (2022–present) |
Benoît Potier (born on 3 September 1957) is a prominent French executive who held the position of CEO at the global industrial gases corporation Air Liquide from 2006 until 2022 and presently occupies the role of chairman.
Education
In 1979, Potier obtained an engineering diploma from École Centrale Paris and later enhanced his leadership skills through executive education at the Wharton International Forum as well as the INSEAD Advanced Management program.
Professional career
Potier began his tenure at Air Liquide in 1981 as an engineer within the Research and Development department. Over time, he progressed to various leadership roles such as Project Manager for Engineering and Construction, Vice-President responsible for Energy Development, and Director of Strategy & Organization. By 1995, he was appointed Executive Vice-President in charge of Engineering & Construction and Large Industries across Europe, advancing to Senior Executive Vice-President in 1997. He joined the company’s Board of Directors in 2000 and was named Chairman of the Management Board in 2001. After serving as both chairman and CEO for sixteen years, Potier transitioned to Chairman of the Board in June 2022.
Corporate boards
- Since 2022, Member of the European Advisory Panel at Temasek Holdings
- Serving on the Supervisory Board of Siemens since 2018
- Appointed to the Board of Unilever effective from 1 January 2025
Non-profit organizations
- Board member at CentraleSupélec
- Member of the Board for Association Nationale des Societes par Actions (ANSA)
- Board participant at Association Française des Entreprises Privées (AFEP)
- Serving on the board of Cercle de l’Industrie
- Part of the French Board at INSEAD
- Board member for La Fabrique de l’Industrie
- Holds the position of Vice-chairman at European Roundtable of Industrialists (ERT)
Recognition
In 2006, Potier received France’s honors as Knight of the Legion of Honour ("Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur") along with the title "Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite."
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- 1957 births
- Living people
- Air Liquide people
- Siemens people
- Groupe Danone people
- Michelin people
- Businesspeople from Mulhouse
- École Centrale Paris alumni
- INSEAD alumni
- French chief executives
- Officers of the Legion of Honour
- Officers of the Ordre national du Mérite