Comptoir Group reshuffles board amid non-exec chair resignation
Current non-executive director Jean-Michel Orieux, who held that role since August 2022, will succeed Beatrice Lafon as chair of the board with immediate effect
Comptoir Group has announced some changes to its board of directors, following non-executive chair Beatrice Lafon’s resignation yesterday (26 June) to “pursue other business interests”.
As a result, current non-executive director Jean-Michel Orieux, who held that role since August 2022, will succeed Lafon as chair of the board with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, Ali Aneizi has been appointed to the board as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
As the former corporate finance partner and co-head of leisure and hospitality at RSM, Aneizi has extensive sector and professional services experiences spanning almost 30 years.
Nick Ayerst, CEO of Comptoir Group, said: “I would like to thank Beatrice for her considerable contribution to Comptoir during an important period of evolution, and especially for her role in the rebuilding of key business foundations which suffered during Covid. On behalf of the Comptoir team, I would like to wish Beatrice every success.
“I am delighted that Ali will be joining our board. He brings extensive professional expertise and deep industry knowledge having worked in the sector for many years, he will add real value to the future direction of the company.”
Jean-Michel Orieux, non-executive chair of Comptoir Group, added: “The board and Comptoir team sincerely thank Beatrice for her leadership, challenge and contribution as chair these past two years. Her vision and dedication were instrumental in shaping our business transformation and we have full confidence in her continued success.
“Having worked closely with Beatrice in the last two years, I am confident that the business will transfer smoothly to the change of chair and new board composition.”
