Xavier Girre
Chief Executive Officer, SUEZ · France
Xavier Girre is the CEO of SUEZ. Girre is based in France. Girre was born in 1969 in Rennes and educated at École nationale d'administration and Sciences Po.
Xavier Girre is a seasoned financial and strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in infrastructure and public services. He previously held senior roles as Group CFO and Impact Officer at EDF (2015-2025) and served as CFO of La Poste (2011-2015), after spending 12 years at Veolia in financial and risk management positions. He is a graduate of HEC Paris, Sciences Po Paris, and ENA.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Xavier Girre's leadership of SUEZ following appointment as CEO in June 2025, with reports tracking major contract wins including a water services agreement in Oman and a waste management contract in Milton Keynes. News has also covered SUEZ's financial performance, including a wider net loss in 2025 tied to impairments and stagnant European waste revenues, alongside strategic decisions regarding the company's operations in China and asset portfolio management.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 20, 1969 · Rennes
- Citizenship
- France
- Education
- École nationale d'administration, Sciences Po
- Awards
- Knight of the National Order of Merit, Officer of the National Order of Merit
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Xavier Girre: FAQ
- Who is Xavier Girre?
- Xavier Girre is the Chief Executive Officer of SUEZ, based in France.
- What company does Xavier Girre lead?
- Xavier Girre is CEO of SUEZ.
- Where was Xavier Girre educated?
- Xavier Girre studied at École nationale d'administration, Sciences Po.