Benoit BAZIN

Président-directeur général / Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Saint-Gobain

Experience31+ Years

LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain, the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Leading 160,000 passionate teammates all around the world to deliver on an inspiring purpose: Making the World a Better Home.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

VINCICurrent
Jun 2020–Present· 6 yrs 3 mos
- Board member - Chair of the strategy & ESG committeeCurrent
  Jun 2020–Present
Saint-GobainCurrent
Sep 1999–Present· 27 yrs
- Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
  Jun 2024–Present
- Chief Executive Officer
  Jul 2021–Oct 2025
- Chief Operating Officer, IT
  2019–Jul 2021
- Senior Vice President - President Construction Products Sector
  2016–Dec 2018
- Senior Vice President - President Building Distribution Sector
  Apr 2009–Dec 2015
- Chief Financial Officer
  May 2005–Mar 2009
- General Manager - Abrasives North America
  Sep 2002–Apr 2005
- Vice President - Corporate Planning
  Sep 2000–Aug 2002
- Vice President - Corporate Planning - Abrasives Division
  Sep 1999–Aug 2000
Essilor Group
May 2009–Mar 2017· 7 yrs 10 mos
- Board member - Chair of the audit committee
  May 2009–Mar 2017
Ministry of Economy
Sep 1995–Aug 1999· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Direction du Tresor - Bureau Aéronautique et Défense
  Sep 1997–Aug 1999
- CIRI (Comité Interministériel de Restructuration Industrielle)
  Sep 1995–Aug 1997