Suez Environnement Appointments

Bernard Guirkinger is appointed senior executive vice president of Suez Environnement, in charge of the business coordination for the water activities, R&D and Sustainable Development. He also takes over responsibility for Institutional Relations (European affairs, international agencies, social empowerment).

Isabelle Kocher, previously chief operating officer, is appointed chief executive officer of Lyonnaise des Eaux. She will also head up the Water development in Europe and, in particular, Germany and Italy.

Thierry Mallet, former CEO of Degrémont, is appointed, from 1 October 2009, senior executive vice president of Suez Environnement, in charge of International, a sector that includes Degrémont, Asia, North America, Central Europe and the Middle East. He becomes a member of the Group Management Committee.

Rémi Lantier, previously chief operating officer of Degrémont, is appointed chief executive officer of Degrémont.

In addition to her current missions - Legal and Audit - Marie-Ange Debon, general secretary of the Group and Member of the Management Committee, takes over responsibility for the Waste and Water Projects Division, IT, Risk/Investments, Insurance and Procurement Divisions.