Alexandre de Palmas has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Carrefour France, effective September 4, assuming the role from Rami Baitieh.
de Palmas, who currently leads Carrefour Spain, will also serve as a member of the Group Executive Committee. Baitieh departs the company to embark on a new career opportunity abroad.
Leadership Changes in Spain
Elodie Perthuisot has taken on the role of Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, starting September 4, and will also be part of the Group Executive Committee. She continues in her existing role as Executive Director in charge of E-commerce, Data, and Digital Transformation.
Recognition of Leadership Qualities
Alexandre Bompard, Chairman and CEO of Carrefour Group, expressed confidence in the new appointees. "I wish every success to Alexandre de Palmas and Elodie Perthuisot, who have demonstrated their outstanding managerial skills and achieved remarkable results in their previous positions," he stated.
Strategic Focus Ahead
Bompard further mentioned, “I have every confidence in their ability to consolidate Carrefour's commercial momentum in France and Spain, and to accelerate the roll-out of the major transformation projects of Carrefour 2026.”
He also acknowledged the contributions of Rami Baitieh during his 28-year tenure with the company, particularly highlighting his efforts in revitalizing Carrefour's commercial dynamic in France.
Alexandre de Palmas, currently Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, has been appointed Executive Director of Carrefour France, a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 4. He succeeds Rami Baitieh, who is leaving the Group to pursue a new professional project abroad.
Elodie Perthuisot has been appointed Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 4. She retains her position as Executive Director E-commerce, Data and Digital Transformation.
Outstanding managerial skills
Alexandre Bompard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Carrefour Group, said: "I wish every success to Alexandre de Palmas and Elodie Perthuisot, who have demonstrated their outstanding managerial skills and achieved remarkable results in their previous positions.”
“I have every confidence in their ability to consolidate Carrefour's commercial momentum in France and Spain, and to accelerate the roll-out of the major transformation projects of Carrefour 2026. I would like to extend my warmest thanks go to Rami Baitieh, who has served our Group for 28 years.”
“During each of the difficult assignments I have entrusted him with, which he has fully taken on, particularly in France, where he has revitalized the commercial dynamic, I have been able to appreciate his human qualities and his unfailing commitment to serving Carrefour. I know that he will succeed in the next stages of his career."
