After over a century of family entrepreneurship and five generations of leadership, Champeau is turning a new page in its history with purpose and continuity. The company proudly announces a transition in its executive team, a move carefully orchestrated over the past few years to secure its long-term growth and stability.
Former Director of Operations, Jean-Christophe Champeau, now takes on the role of General Director, while Pierre Champeau remains actively involved as President. This new distribution of responsibilities ensures a solid strategic foundation and reinforces Champeau’s signature commitment to excellence and innovation.
“This transition was not improvised. It was planned and communicated with intent,”
explains Jean-Christophe Champeau.
“Over the past few years, I’ve had the chance to evolve within the company in a way that helped me deeply understand the challenges and opportunities in every department. That’s been invaluable in preparing for this new chapter.”
More than just a change in titles, this shift marks the beginning of a new kind of collaboration, one where intergenerational leadership becomes a true competitive advantage. The fusion of experience and youthful energy enables Champeau to accelerate and push forward what’s already working, while keeping a clear eye on the future.
“There’s something powerful about blending decades of know-how with the fresh outlook of the next generation,”
adds the new General Director.
“Sometimes our ideas may seem a bit naïve, but they help us move faster, ask different questions, and challenge the status quo, which, at Champeau, is never an option.”
The leadership handover comes with a refreshed organizational structure that aims to sustain the company’s long-term vision while keeping it agile and responsive. Champeau continues to evolve while remaining firmly rooted in the values that have guided it for 100 years.
Customers, partners, and employees alike can feel confident that Champeau is not only preserving its legacy but also building the future on it.