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Thierry Garnier

Chief Executive Officer, Kingfisher plc · United Kingdom

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Thierry Garnier is the CEO of Kingfisher plc (KGF). Garnier is based in the United Kingdom. Garnier was born in 1966 in Asnières-sur-Seine and educated at École polytechnique.

French businessman who served as CEO of Kingfisher plc since September 2019. Previously spent 22 years at Carrefour, rising to CEO of Carrefour Asia with responsibility for over 350 stores across China and Taiwan.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Thierry Garnier's departure from Kingfisher plc to join Ahold Delhaize as chief executive, succeeding Frans Muller. The transition marks a significant leadership change at the home improvement retailer, where Garnier had led efforts including strategic partnerships and advocacy on retail policy matters.

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Born
March 25, 1966 · Asnières-sur-Seine
Citizenship
France
Education
École polytechnique

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Who is Thierry Garnier?
Thierry Garnier is the Chief Executive Officer of Kingfisher plc, based in United Kingdom.
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