ESSEC Appointments: Daher, Back Market, Chubb, BNP Paribas…

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Chloé CONSIGNY

07.08.2026

ESSEC Appointments: Daher, Back Market, Chubb, BNP Paribas…

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Two new CEOs for Daher and Back Market, a new Group Head of Human Resources for BNP Paribas… A round-up of the latest ESSEC appointments.

France

Stéphanie Dierickx (E06) is joining Chubb after more than ten years at Axa, where she currently holds the position of Regional Director for Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance for the Île-de-France region. She will join the world’s largest publicly listed property and casualty insurer on 1 September 2026. In her new role, she will head the business dedicated to insurance for Middle Market companies, including digital offerings.

Michel Denis (E91) has been appointed CEO by the board of directors of Daher, the French aerospace manufacturing group. Prior to this appointment at Daher, Michel Denis led the Manitou Group, the world leader in materials handling and people elevation, for more than twelve years.

Maxime Gransart (E98) has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of TechnicoFlor Parfums, a family-owned group specialising in the creation of fragrance compositions, founded in 1981 by François-Patrick Sabater and led by Christopher Sabater since 2025. He had been Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the group since 2019.

Gaëlle Revenu-Prunayre (E95) has been appointed Chief Executive of Cmonassurance and Mutuelle.fr, the Alptis Group entities dedicated to direct digital distribution. Since 2024, she has been Chief Marketing Officer at Relyens.

From 1 September, Philippe Valigny (E89) will take over as Chairman of Ayvens France, a specialist in fleet management and long-term vehicle leasing. Ayvens is a subsidiary of the Société Générale Group.

Sarah Roussel (E96) has been appointed Group Head of Human Resources at BNP Paribas. She reports directly to Philippe Maillard, Group Chief Operating Officer. She has spent her entire career within the French banking group, where she has held various positions, including Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Factor and Chief Executive Officer of Arval France.

François-Régis de Causans (M10) has been appointed Co-Head of Capital Markets in France at CBRE. He is also joining the executive committee of the commercial property consultancy. In addition, he is a winner of the Pierres d’Or 2026, an award presented by Immoweek.

From 1 September, Clément Petit (E08) will take the helm (CEO) of Back Market, the marketplace specialising in refurbished tech products. He had been the platform’s CFO since 2020.

International appointments

Bertrand Loy (E88) is joining the board of directors of ITT, an American manufacturer of critical components and customised technology solutions for the transport, industrial, health and nutrition, and energy markets. Former Chief Executive of Entegris, a global supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, he has spent much of his career in the United States.

Laura du Rusquec (E06) has been appointed CEO of Khy, the clothing brand founded by American influencer Kylie Jenner. Former Chief Executive of the Danish fashion house Ganni and previously Deputy Chief Executive at Balenciaga, she will be responsible for driving the growth of the American brand.

In Morocco, Malak Fadel (M21) has been appointed Director of the Textile and Leather Industries. She joined the Ministry of Industry and Trade as an adviser in January 2024, following a varied career including roles within the Total and Safran Groups.

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), through its board of directors, has appointed Jinane Laghrari (E03) Chair of the Skills Development and Employability Commission. A former Associate Partner at McKinsey, she is an independent director of Ryanair and Bank of Africa. She is also Treasurer of the CGEM.

Awards

Among the “Top 40” recognised by the Institut Choiseul in 2026 in the Media and Creative Industries category are Cosette Liebgott (E10) and Romain Palmieri (E17). Cosette Liebgott (E10) is COO of the production company Federation Studios France, and Romain Palmieri (E17) is co-founder and CEO of Groover, a music promotion platform for independent artists.

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(Automatically generated translation)Two new CEOs for Daher and Back Market, a new Group Head of Human Resources for BNP Paribas… A round-up of the latest ESSEC appointments.  France Stéphanie Dierickx (E06) is joining Chubb after more than ten years at Axa, where she currently holds the position of Regional Director for Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance for the Île-de-France region. She will join the world’s largest publicly listed property and casualty insurer on 1 September 2026. In her new role, she will head the business dedicated to insurance for Middle Market companies, including digital offerings.Michel Denis (E91) has been appointed CEO by the board of directors of Daher, the French aerospace manufacturing group. Prior to this appointment at Daher, Michel Denis led the Manitou Group, the world leader in materials handling and people elevation, for more than twelve years.Maxime Gransart (E98) has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of TechnicoFlor Parfums, a family-owned group specialising in the creation of fragrance compositions, founded in 1981 by François-Patrick Sabater and led by Christopher Sabater since 2025. He had been Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the group since 2019. Gaëlle Revenu-Prunayre (E95) has been appointed Chief Executive of Cmonassurance and Mutuelle.fr, the Alptis Group entities dedicated to direct digital distribution. Since 2024, she has been Chief Marketing Officer at Relyens.From 1 September, Philippe Valigny (E89) will take over as Chairman of Ayvens France, a specialist in fleet management and long-term vehicle leasing. Ayvens is a subsidiary of the Société Générale Group.Sarah Roussel (E96) has been appointed Group Head of Human Resources at BNP Paribas. She reports directly to Philippe Maillard, Group Chief Operating Officer. She has spent her entire career within the French banking group, where she has held various positions, including Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Factor and Chief Executive Officer of Arval France.François-Régis de Causans (M10) has been appointed Co-Head of Capital Markets in France at CBRE. He is also joining the executive committee of the commercial property consultancy. In addition, he is a winner of the Pierres d’Or 2026, an award presented by Immoweek.From 1 September, Clément Petit (E08) will take the helm (CEO) of Back Market, the marketplace specialising in refurbished tech products. He had been the platform’s CFO since 2020.International appointments Bertrand Loy (E88) is joining the board of directors of ITT, an American manufacturer of critical components and customised technology solutions for the transport, industrial, health and nutrition, and energy markets. Former Chief Executive of Entegris, a global supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, he has spent much of his career in the United States.Laura du Rusquec (E06) has been appointed CEO of Khy, the clothing brand founded by American influencer Kylie Jenner. Former Chief Executive of the Danish fashion house Ganni and previously Deputy Chief Executive at Balenciaga, she will be responsible for driving the growth of the American brand.In Morocco, Malak Fadel (M21) has been appointed Director of the Textile and Leather Industries. She joined the Ministry of Industry and Trade as an adviser in January 2024, following a varied career including roles within the Total and Safran Groups.The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), through its board of directors, has appointed Jinane Laghrari (E03) Chair of the Skills Development and Employability Commission. A former Associate Partner at McKinsey, she is an independent director of Ryanair and Bank of Africa. She is also Treasurer of the CGEM.Awards Among the “Top 40” recognised by the Institut Choiseul in 2026 in the Media and Creative Industries category are Cosette Liebgott (E10) and Romain Palmieri (E17). Cosette Liebgott (E10) is COO of the production company Federation Studios France, and Romain Palmieri (E17) is co-founder and CEO of Groover, a music promotion platform for independent artists.