Mr. Olivier Guitton a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Lafarge Africa Plc, has resigned from the board.
His resignation took effect from December 10, 2020, Adewunmi Alode, General Counsel & Company Secretary, said in a dispatch to stakeholders and the investing public.
To replace Guitton, the Board of the company has announced the appointment of Mrs. Virginie Darboas a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Lafarge Africa Plc with effect from December 11, 2020.
The statement disclosed that Guitton was appointed to the Board of the Company on the 8th of April 2020 as a Non-Executive Director, until his resignation from the Board.
“The Board and Management of the Company appreciates Mr. Guitton for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavours. “
Mrs. Virginie Darbo, a French national is currently the Head of Finance, Middle East & Africa at the Lafarge Holcim Group. She is a high caliber CFO with 24 years of international experience, dealing with complex environments in various finance positions.
Virginie has worked with the Lafarge Holcim Group for a period of 17 years, during which she led five strategic assignments across France, China, Russia, and Algeria. She had occupied various positions as Chief Financial Officer, Algeria; Chief Financial Officer, Russia; Project Controller, Russia; Internal Control Director, China and Asia, among others.
Virginie has extended experience in crisis management. She is a change agent, greatly contributing to digital and commercial transformation, with exceptional skills in dealing with delicate situations and strategic issues. She is an inspirational leader and talent developer, managing multi-cultural teams with empathy, passion and drive. We make the announcement in compliance with the Nigerian Stock Exchange Listing Rules.
