Stéphane Maquaire succeeds Henri Giscard d'Estaing as Chairman of Club Med
Following the announcement of the departure of Henri Giscard d'Estaing, Club Med has appointed Stéphane Maquaire to replace him as Chairman of the Group. This choice follows a strategic succession and marks a turning point in the company's governance.
Yesterday we announced the somewhat forced departure of Henri Giscard d'Estaing from the presidency of Club Med, without being able to reveal his successor. But one name has emerged from the hat in time: Stéphane Maquaire.
Stéphane Maquaire is taking over as Chairman of Club Med after having headed a number of leading companies. A graduate of the École des Ponts et Chaussées, he began his career with Arthur Andersen before working for major retailers such as Unibail-Rodamco, Monoprix and Manor. More recently, he was head of Carrefour in Brazil, a role he held until July 2025.
This multi-dimensional career, combining mass retail, commercial property and retail, testifies to his operational and strategic experience in a variety of sectors.
Stéphane Maquaire's profile, which is more discreet and operational than that of his predecessor Henri Giscard d'Estaing, seems to reflect a desire to refocus the Group's management on performance and long-term strategy.
This article was written with the help of artificial intelligence using official information.