
Since July 2009, Mr. Babeau has served as Schneider Electric’s Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer and as a member of its Management Board.
Mr. Babeau began his career at Arthur Andersen in late 1990. He joined Groupe Pernod Ricard in 1993 where he held different positions within the Finance Department, including Chief Financial Officer of Pernod Ricard Spain in 1997, Executive Vice President Development of Groupe Pernod Ricard in 2001, and Chief Financial Officer in 2003. From 2006 until June 2009, he served as Pernod Ricard’s Deputy Managing Director in charge of Finance.
Mr. Babeau graduated from École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP, 1989) and holds a degree in finance and accounting (DESCF).