Rocher Group Restructures French Trade Council with New Presidential Transition
Parijs, vrijdag, 20 juni 2025.
Guy Gras, director of governance and compliance at the Rocher Group, has recently assumed the presidential role at the Conseil du Commerce de France (CdCF). This strategic appointment represents a significant leadership change, with Gras succeeding Yves Audo. The CdCF represents the interests of approximately thirty industry federations in the retail sector, making this appointment particularly relevant for the future strategic direction of the French trade organisation. The transition promises new perspectives and potential policy revisions within the trade collective.
New President at French Trade Council
Guy Gras, currently director of governance and compliance at the Rocher Group, was appointed as the new president of the Conseil du Commerce de France (CdCF) on Friday. He succeeds Yves Audo in a role representing approximately thirty industry federations [1].
Strategic Significance of the Appointment
The leadership change at the CdCF marks a potentially significant shift within the French retail sector. Gras’s background in governance and compliance suggests a possible strategic reorientation for the trade organisation [1][2].
Context of the Appointment
During the annual meeting of the CdCF, Guy Gras was officially nominated as the new president. He received a warm welcome from the previous president Yves Audo, who has decided not to seek re-election [3].