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
Age(a)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.: 66
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 19
End of current term: 2026
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 54
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 1
End of current term: 2026
Independent Director(b)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.: No
Xavier HUILLARD Lead Director: Executive officer of a major international group
and experience in the construction industry.
Nationality: French
Age(a)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.: 69
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 6
End of current term: 2025
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 64
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 9
End of current term: 2026
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 51
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 9
End of current term: 2026
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 64
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 3
End of current term: 2024(c)Renewal of term proposed to the General Meeting of April 30, 2024.
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 44
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: 3
End of current term: 2024(d)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.
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 62
Years of service on the Board(a)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
End of current term: 2025
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 52
Years of service on the Board(a)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
End of current term: 2025
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 58
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 56
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent Director(b)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.: Yes
Alexis PERAKIS-VALAT Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal group’s main division,
extensive knowledge of consumer markets.
Nationality: Chinese, Hong Kongese
Age(a)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.: 56
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 59
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: <1
End of current term: 2027
Independent Director(b)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.: 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
Age(a)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.: 56
Years of service on the Board(a)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.: <1
End of current term: 2024(c)Renewal of term proposed to the General Meeting of April 30, 2024.
Independent Director(b)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.: Yes
Board Committees
Environment and Society: Committee Member
▲: Chairman
● : Committee Member