The shareholders of the French construction and energy services giant Vinci have renewed for four years the mandate of the chairman of the board of directors of the company, Xavier Huillard.
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THE Vinci shareholders chose stability: gathered in a general assembly, they largely approved the renewal of the mandate of Xavier Huillard as chairman of the board of directors for four additional years. At 71 years old, the emblematic leader thus extends his influence on a group that he has profoundly transformed, while supporting a governance now articulated around the general director Pierre Anjolras.
A renewal widely acclaimed by shareholders
The vote is unambiguous: 91.91% of shareholders supported the renewal of the mandate of director of Xavier Huillardprior to his reappointment to the presidency. The board of directors had also clearly indicated its intention to keep him in this position if approved. “The resolution is adopted and I thank you“, the person concerned reacted soberly at the end of the vote. This renewal is in line with the group’s statutes, which set the age limit for exercising the function of administrator at 75 years.
This strong support reflects the persistent confidence of investors in the strategy pursued for nearly two decades by the one who has managed Vinci since 2006and as CEO since 2010.
Governance reorganized around an experienced tandem
If Xavier Huillard retains the presidencythe group has initiated a managerial transition. Since spring 2025, the general management is ensured by Pierre Anjolras60 years old, after a co-piloting phase started in 2024 as operational general director.
This gradual handover took place in a structuring context, marked in particular by the reorganization of construction activities, with theintegration of Eurovia within Vinci Construction.
THE retention of Xavier Huillard as president thus guarantees strategic continuity, while leaving Pierre Anjolras with the operational levers to manage growth and future transformations.
A strengthened and diversified group under the Huillard era
THE assessment of Xavier Huillard at the head of Vinci is that of a profound mutation. The group has become the world’s leading private airport operator, with 72 platforms in 14 countries, including major assets in Japan (Kansai, Osaka, Kobe) and the United Kingdom, notably with the acquisitions of Gatwick and Edinburgh.
At the same time, Vinci consolidated its positions in motorway concessions – a highly profitable but regularly criticized activity – and accelerated its development in the energy sector, which has become a key growth driver.
Financially, the 2025 financial year illustrates this solidity: net profit stable at 4.9 billion euros, despite a less favorable tax context in France, and turnover up 4%, to 74.6 billion euros.
DR / hbrfrance.fr
