Eureden, the prominent French agri-food group known for brands like D’aucy and Paysan Breton, has appointed a new chief executive.
Marie-Gabrielle Daniel, previously the deputy CEO, has been promoted to lead the meat, dairy, and frozen-foods co-op.
Daniel takes over from Alain Perrin in what Eureden describes as a “long-planned development.”
Eureden’s president, Dany Rochefort, emphasized that Daniel’s “solid knowledge of the group and her teamwork spirit will be invaluable in addressing future challenges.”
Diving deeper into her background, Daniel was appointed as administrative and finance director upon Eureden’s formation five years ago. Last year, she transitioned to director of strategy and financial performance, along with her deputy CEO responsibilities.
Expressing her vision, Daniel stated: “I am convinced that the success of this new chapter depends on everyone’s commitment. We all have a significant role in continuing to write Eureden’s inspiring story, supporting our member farmers, and fostering regional development.”
Rochefort also acknowledged Perrin as the “architect” of the merger that created Eureden in 2020. Perrin’s tenure began in 2012 when he served as deputy CEO at Cecab, renamed D’aucy three years later.
The formation of Eureden resulted from a merger between the former D’aucy and Triskalia co-operatives. This deal, first announced in 2017, concluded in 2020 following asset sales by both companies to facilitate the merger.
Currently, the Eureden co-op encompasses 17,000 farmer members and employs 8,000 staff. The organization operates 40 sites, including manufacturing facilities in Spain, Germany, and Hungary. Notably, the company achieved a turnover of €3.8bn ($4.45bn) in its 2024 fiscal year, slightly down from €3.9bn the previous year.
On behalf of the board of directors, Rochefort expressed gratitude towards Perrin for his “25 years of commitment to the agri-food cooperative world, particularly for his contributions to Eureden, which he meticulously shaped.”
