6 December 2016

Riber's chairman Etienne Grodard resigns; replaced by Guillaume de Bélair

Riber S.A. of Bezons, France, which manufactures molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems as well as evaporation sources and effusion cells, says that, as of 2 December, Etienne Grodard has resigned for personal reasons from his positions as a member and chairman of the executive board.

During its meeting on 6 December, the supervisory board thanked Grodard for his dedication over the past few months, as well as the results achieved in terms of the company's commercial and financial development. 

Grodard is replaced as chairman of the executive board by Guillaume de Bélair, who has 17 years' experience in financial functions, particularly in corporate and investment banking with the Natixis Group, in the credit investment sector, in France and internationally. Since 2014, he has specialized in investment consulting and analysis, notably in connection with turnaround strategies focused on consolidating banking relationships and financial communications, in addition to identifying and engaging investment funds. Since 2015, he has also been an independent director of Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits SA.

de Bélair is a graduate from both Université ParisDauphine and Guillaume de Bélair, the French financial analysts association (SFAF). He is also a member of the French institute of directors (IFA).

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