Regulatory News:
Christine Harné will be joining Gecina (Paris:GFC) as Executive Director Human Resources from March 1, 2019. She will be a member of the Executive Committee and will replace Philippe Valade, General Secretary, who has chosen to retire.
Christine Harné, 52, has a postgraduate DESS in human resources management from Dijon University and a postgraduate DEA in human resources economics from Paris I University, and brings 24 years' experience in the human resources sector with major French groups.
She notably worked for Suez Environnement and Italcementi Group before moving to Technip in 2008, where she headed up human resources development before being appointed Human Resources Director. Before joining Gecina, Christine Harné was Executive Director Human Resources for the French Development Agency (ADF) from 2014.
Nicolas Dutreuil, Executive Director Finance since 2013, is taking on responsibility for the Group's information systems and has been appointed Deputy CEO in charge of Finance.
Frédéric Vern, Executive Director Legal Affairs since 2017, has been appointed General Secretary, in charge of the legal department and the Board secretary's office. He will also oversee Gecina's company foundation.
"After 11 years with Gecina, Philippe Valade, General Secretary, has chosen to retire, and I would like to personally acknowledge his dedication to serving the Group. To take over from him, Christine Harné is joining us as Executive Director Human Resources and a member of the Executive Committee. Gecina's organization is also changing. Nicolas Dutreuil has been appointed Deputy CEO in charge of Finance and Frédéric Vern has been appointed General Secretary, heading up the legal department and the Board secretary's office", confirms Méka Brunel, Chief Executive Officer.
Gecina, at the heart of urban life
Gecina owns, manages and develops property holdings worth 19.3 billion euros at end-December 2018. As a specialist for centrality and uses, the Group is building its business around Europe's leading office portfolio, with nearly 97% located in the Paris Region, and a diversification division with residential assets and student residences. Gecina has put sustainable innovation at the heart of its strategy to create value and anticipate the expectations of around 100,000 customers and end users, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its staff, who are committed to an understated, fluid and inclusive city. To offer its customers high-quality services and support their changing needs, Gecina has launched YouFirst, its relational brand.
Gecina is a French real estate investment trust (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris, and is part of the SBF 120, CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe and World, Stoxx Global ESG Leaders and Vigeo indices. In line with its commitments to the community, Gecina has created a company foundation, which is focused on protecting the environment and supporting all forms of disability.
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