Leadership marked by strategic acquisitions
Since his arrival in 1998 as CFO, and then as Chairman from 2006, Jean-Claude Ibos has orchestrated several major acquisitions. Under his leadership, the Group has integrated companies such as Sparcraft and Facnor in 2013, Lorima and Peguet in 2018, Courant in 2022, as well as Ronstan, Andersen and Axxon in 2023, strengthening Wichardâ??s position on the international market.âeuros
Prepared succession and renewed governance
The succession has been carefully planned over two years. Fabrice Didden, who joined the group in 2015 and notably turned around the Sparcraft company, now assumes the presidency of the Wichard Group. Ãric Herbault, with experience in industrial entity management and an international career focused on sales reinforcement, takes up the position of Managing Director. âeuros
A group in full international expansion
Today, the Wichard Group has 13 industrial sites, including 8 in France, and employs 650 people worldwide. With strategic platforms in France, Denmark, Romania, the United States, Australia and Indonesia, the Group is a key international player in the marine and industrial sectors.
Continuity and future ambitions
Fabrice Didden expresses his pride in the Group's history and future ambitions, underlining the importance of shared values such as team spirit, sharing, rigor, excellence, respect and conviviality. He affirms the Group's commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility.
This transition marks a new stage for the Wichard Group, which intends to pursue its development by building on its prestigious brands and recognized expertise in the yachting and industrial markets.âeuros
