Philippe Bastard

Philippe Bastard has extensive experience in operations and supply chain management, currently serving as Group VP Operations Performance and Group VP Supply Chain at Legrand since October 1998, where responsibilities include manufacturing, logistics, and strategic optimization initiatives such as Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 deployment. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer positions in Brazil, Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, and Venezuela, overseeing significant operational and financial management across multiple plants and regions. Additionally, Philippe has held financial leadership roles, including CFO for Greater China, and has contributed to several companies, including Securitas Group and Barclays, focusing on profitability enhancement and performance measurement. Philippe holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Administration from SKEMA Business School and participated in an Erasmus program at Universidad de Granada.