Invitation to our General Meeting 2024

Introduction

This table indicates the members of the board of directors.

Board Members Profile:  

Benoît POTIER Chairman of the Board of Directors: Chairman of the Board of Directors

In-depth knowledge of the Air Liquide group and its activities in his capacity as former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 66
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 19
End of current term: 2026
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Non

François JACKOW Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

In-depth knowledge of the Air Liquide group and its activities in his capacity as former Executive Vice President and Executive Committee member.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 54
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 1
End of current term: 2026
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: No

Xavier HUILLARD Lead Director: Executive officer of a major international group
and experience in the construction industry.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 69
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 6
End of current term: 2025
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes

Board Committees

Appointments and Governance: Chairman

Remuneration: Chairman

Annette WINKLER Former head of division at a leading German industrial group
with international reach, automobile sector.

Nationality: German  
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 64
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 9
End of current term: 2026
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes


Board Committees

Appointments and Governance: Committee Member
Environment and Society: Chairman

Philippe DUBRULLE Director representing the employees: Knowledge of the Air Liquide group and its activities as an employee.

Nationality: French  
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 51
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 9
End of current term: 2026
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: No

Board Committees

Environment and Society: Committee Member

Kim Ann MINK High-level management at large international chemical groups
Extensive knowledge of North American markets.

Nationality: American 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 64 
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 3
End of current term: 2024Renewal of term proposed to the General Meeting of April 30, 2024. 
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes


Board Committees

Remuneration: Committee Member

Fatima TIGHLALINE Director representing the employees: Knowledge of the Air Liquide group and its activities as an employee.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 44
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 3
End of current term: 2024During its plenary session of November 2023, the European Work Council renewed Fatima Tighlaline as Director representing the employees for a termof 4 years, which will expire at the end of the 2028 General Meeting held to approve the financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2027. 
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: No

Board Committees

Remuneration: Committee Member

Aiman EZZAT Executive officer of an international group and a former CFO Extensive knowledge of the digital sector and a wide range of industrial sectors.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 62
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 2
End of current term: 2025
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes

Board Committees

Audit and Accounts: Committee Member

Bertrand DUMAZY Executive officer of an international group Knowledge of the industrial and service sectors, experience of digital transformation and change management.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 52
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 2
End of current term: 2025
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes

Board Committees

Audit and Accounts: Committee Member

Appointments and Governance: Committee Member

Catherine GUILLOUARD Former senior executive of a public transport company and high-level management Experience at international groups Experience as Chief Financial Officer.

Nationality: French 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 58
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes


Board Committees

Audit and Accounts: Chairman

Christina LAW In-depth knowledge of Asian markets and management experience at major international groups specializing in the healthcare sectors.

Nationality: Chinese, Hong Kongese 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 56
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes

Alexis PERAKIS-VALAT Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal group’s main division,
extensive knowledge of consumer markets.
 
Nationality: Chinese, Hong Kongese 
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 56
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes


Michael H. THAMAN Former senior executive of the US-based world leader
in construction materials Extensive knowledge of North American industrial markets.

Nationality: American  
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 59
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes

Monica de VIRGILIIS High-level management in the new technologies sector Founder and Chairwoman of the Chapter Zéro France Association whose objective is to raise directors’ awareness of climate issues.

Nationality: Italian, French  
AgeNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: 56
Years of service on the BoardNumber of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.: <1
End of current term: 2024Renewal of term proposed to the General Meeting of April 30, 2024. 
Independent DirectorPursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.: Yes

Board Committees

Environment and Society: Committee Member

  1. Number of full years of service as of December 31, 2023. The term of office of Mr Benoît Potier as President of the Management Board (2001-2006)is not taken into account.
  2. Pursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of February 19, 2024; for information regarding independence criteria, please refer to the 2023 Universal Registration Document – pages 136 to 138.
  3. Renewal of term proposed to the General Meeting of April 30, 2024.
  4. During its plenary session of November 2023, the European Work Council renewed Fatima Tighlaline as Director representing the employees for a termof 4 years, which will expire at the end of the 2028 General Meeting held to approve the financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2027.

: Chairman

: Committee Member