On an enhanced performance ambition and on a record-high number of investment opportunities, Air Liquide (AL) has launched a new Group transformation program to foster agility and improve efficiency. This multi-year transformation initiative is designed to position AL for sustained growth and long-term success, by boosting performance sustainably.
To that end, AL will implement multiple changes, such as reducing layers within the organization and adopting a simplified structure composed of Operations and Functions interacting directly. In addition, a single worldwide Group Industrial Direction will be created to better serve our multiple customers.
Within the Executive Committee, an adjusted Governance reflecting these organizational changes, as of September 1st. Emilie Mouren-Renouard, Group Vice President, will directly supervise all clusters located in Europe and Africa Middle East India. Armelle Levieux, Group Vice President Innovation and Technology, will supervise Engineering and Construction in addition to her current responsibilities.
Pascal Vinet, Executive Group Vice President, will supervise the newly created Group Industrial Direction, in addition to supervising the Group Safety and the Industrial Merchant Business Line. Michael J. Graff, Executive Group Vice President, retired at the end of June, 2024.