A democratic and
solidarity-based
co-operative model
Governance that gives equal importance between territories and productions
Because there can be no co-operative without a unifying, lively and ambitious co-operative project, we have built a collective and meaningful approach together, so that everyone feels committed and involved in our success. As a co-operative, our governance is based on the democratic principle of “one person = one vote”. It is based on a strong link between our farmer members and their representatives, a constant search for balance and consensus, as well as a clear distribution of responsibilities between the elected members and the executive team.
Since its inception, our Co-operative has granted [equal representation between the territories and sectors]. Every farmer member can thus make their voice heard and assume responsibilities in the Co-operative. We have more than 50 exchange bodies, in which 580 farmers, elected by their peers, participate in the life of the company.
The result of a long history, our Co-operative has always given equal representation to the territories and productions in its governance. Alongside 14 regions guaranteeing proximity to our farmer members from a geographical point of view, our organisation into 9 production sectors around 5 divisions of activity enables us to ensure specialised expertise by trade in all their diversity.
Firmly committed to a long-term perspective, we base the durability of our co-operative model on the diversity of our agricultural sectors, the control of the origin of our products, the excellence of our businesses, the fair distribution of value and the capacity to undertake and innovate of the women and men who make up Agrial. We are working together on a daily basis to become an international agricultural and agri-food co-operative, recognised for the excellence of its expertise and its brands.
A democratic
governance bringing
together long-termism
and proximity
Led by Bernard Guillard, a producer in Normandy, our Board of Directors is composed exclusively of elected farmer members. Its role is to define, validate and control our strategic orientations and our major projects.
Committed teams
creating value
The Executive committee, made up of the company’s managers, proposes and implements Agrial’s strategy, which is approved by the Board of Directors. Led by Julien Heillaut, the management team manages the 17,500 employees in France and worldwide.
From left to right: Stéphane Poyac, EVP of the Meat division, Gilles Rabouille, EVP of the Dairy division, Benjamin Dupuy, EVP of the Apple & Beverage division, Jean-Marc Faujour, EVP of the Fresh Produce division, Julien Heillaut, CEO of Agrial, Thomas Guerton, Chief Human Resources Officer, Sophie Maroulier, Chief CSR Officer, Yves Jacobs, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, and Nicolas Laigle, EVP of the Agricultural division.
