Viridien: Viridien announces the departure of Helen LEE BOUYGUES from the Board of Directors and the co-optation of Amélie OYARZABAL
Viridien announced changes to its Board of Directors. Helen LEE BOUYGUES resigned as Director on September 11, 2024, to pursue new responsibilities. The Board co-opted Amélie OYARZABAL as new independent Director on October 31, 2024, serving until the end of 2027. OYARZABAL joins the Audit & Risk Management Committee and New Businesses and M&A Committee. Sophie ZURQUIYAH will serve as interim Chairman of the New Businesses and M&A Committee. OYARZABAL brings 25 years of financial advisory experience, including 16 years as Partner at Lazard Frères and current role as Managing Director at Greenhill & Co's French office.
Viridien ha annunciato modifiche al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Helen LEE BOUYGUES si è dimessa da Direttore l'11 settembre 2024, per intraprendere nuove responsabilità. Il Consiglio ha cooptato Amélie OYARZABAL come nuovo Direttore indipendente il 31 ottobre 2024, con mandato fino alla fine del 2027. OYARZABAL entra a far parte del Comitato Audit & Risk Management e del Comitato Nuove Attività e M&A. Sophie ZURQUIYAH assumerà il ruolo di Presidente ad interim del Comitato Nuove Attività e M&A. OYARZABAL porta con sé 25 anni di esperienza in consulenza finanziaria, inclusi 16 anni come Partner presso Lazard Frères e il suo attuale ruolo di Direttore Generale nell'ufficio francese di Greenhill & Co.
Viridien anunció cambios en su Junta Directiva. Helen LEE BOUYGUES renunció como Directora el 11 de septiembre de 2024, para asumir nuevas responsabilidades. La Junta cooptó a Amélie OYARZABAL como nueva Directora independiente el 31 de octubre de 2024, sirviendo hasta finales de 2027. OYARZABAL se une al Comité de Auditoría y Gestión de Riesgos y al Comité de Nuevos Negocios y M&A. Sophie ZURQUIYAH actuará como Presidenta interina del Comité de Nuevos Negocios y M&A. OYARZABAL aporta 25 años de experiencia en asesoría financiera, incluidos 16 años como Socia en Lazard Frères y su función actual como Directora General en la oficina francesa de Greenhill & Co.
Viridien은 이사회에 대한 변경 사항을 발표했습니다. Helen LEE BOUYGUES는 2024년 9월 11일 이사로서 사임하여 새로운 책임을 맡기로 했습니다. 이사회는 2024년 10월 31일 Amélie OYARZABAL을 새로운 독립 이사로 공동 위촉하였으며, 2027년 말까지 재직할 예정입니다. OYARZABAL은 감사 및 리스크 관리 위원회와 신규 사업 및 M&A 위원회에 합류합니다. Sophie ZURQUIYAH는 신규 사업 및 M&A 위원회의 임시 의장으로 활동할 예정입니다. OYARZABAL은 Lazard Frères에서 16년의 파트너 경력을 포함하여, 금융 자문 분야에서 25년의 경력을 보유하고 있으며 현재 Greenhill & Co의 프랑스 사무소에서 전무로 일하고 있습니다.
Viridien a annoncé des changements au sein de son Conseil d'Administration. Helen LEE BOUYGUES a démissionné de son poste de Directrice le 11 septembre 2024, pour assumer de nouvelles responsabilités. Le Conseil a coopté Amélie OYARZABAL en tant que nouvelle Directrice indépendante le 31 octobre 2024, pour un mandat se terminant fin 2027. OYARZABAL rejoint le Comité d’Audit et de Gestion des Risques ainsi que le Comité des Nouveaux Affaires et M&A. Sophie ZURQUIYAH exercera en tant que Présidente par intérim du Comité des Nouveaux Affaires et M&A. OYARZABAL apporte 25 ans d'expérience en conseil financier, dont 16 ans en tant qu'associée chez Lazard Frères et son rôle actuel de Directrice Générale au bureau français de Greenhill & Co.
Viridien gab Änderungen im Aufsichtsrat bekannt. Helen LEE BOUYGUES trat am 11. September 2024 als Direktorin zurück, um neue Aufgaben zu übernehmen. Der Vorstand wählte Amélie OYARZABAL am 31. Oktober 2024 als neue unabhängige Direktorin, die bis Ende 2027 im Amt bleiben wird. OYARZABAL wird Mitglied des Audit- und Risikomanagementausschusses sowie des Ausschusses für neue Geschäfte und M&A. Sophie ZURQUIYAH wird als vorläufiger Vorsitzender des Ausschusses für neue Geschäfte und M&A tätig sein. OYARZABAL bringt 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Finanzberatung mit, darunter 16 Jahre als Partnerin bei Lazard Frères und derzeit als Geschäftsführerin im französischen Büro von Greenhill & Co.
- Appointment of new director with extensive financial advisory experience (25+ years)
- Continuity in board composition maintained through immediate replacement
- None.
Paris (France), October 31, 2024
Viridien announces the departure of Helen LEE BOUYGUES from the Board of Directors and the co-optation of Amélie OYARZABAL
Helen LEE BOUYGUES resigned from her position as Director, effective as of September 11, 2024, to fully dedicate herself to new responsibilities.
On October 31, 2024, upon recommendation of the Appointment, Remuneration and Governance Committee, the Board of Directors co-opted Amélie OYARZABAL as new independent Director for the remainder of Helen LEE BOUYGUES’ term of office, i.e. until the Annual General Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2027. The co-optation of Amélie OYARZABAL as Director will then be submitted for ratification at the 2025 General Meeting.
The Board also appointed Amélie OYARZABAL as member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee and of the New Businesses and M&A Committee. Sophie ZURQUIYAH, CEO and Director will serve as interim Chairman of the New Businesses and M&A Committee, until a successor is appointed.
Philippe SALLE, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viridien said: “ We are delighted to welcome Amélie OYARZABAL to the Board of Directors of Viridien. Her extensive experience and accomplishments in finance will be highly valuable to our Company. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to Helen LEE BOUYGUES for her commitment as a Director of the Company since 2018. Her insightful guidance has greatly contributed to the Group's transformation strategy.”
Biography of Amélie Oyarzabal:
Amélie Oyarzabal graduated from Sciences Po, Paris and from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Amélie Oyarzabal has more than 25 years of financial advisory experience. Partner at Lazard Frères for 16 years, Amélie Oyarzabal also played leadership roles in launching Lazard’s Beijing office and later in Chicago. In 2019, Amélie Oyarzabal joined Greenhill & Co., Inc. as a Managing Director to open the French office of Greenhill for which she is responsible.
About Viridien:
Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Viridien employs around 3,500 people worldwide and is listed as VIRI on the Euronext Paris SA (ISIN: FR001400PVN6).
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