Somfy Group has appointed Jean Guillaume Despature as the new chairman of the management board, replacing Jean-Philippe Demael. The Supervisory Board took this opportunity to commend the work accomplished by Jean-Philippe Demael since his arrival in 2008. Under his leadership, the Group has accelerated its international expansion, brought innovative solutions to the market, strengthened its presence in the connected home and consolidated its position as the leader in opening and closing automation for the home.

In recent years, Somfy has undergone significant growth, higher than the average for businesses operating in the building and construction industry. Jean Guillaume Despature has been a member of the Management Board of Somfy since January 2015. He has a thorough understanding of the Group, which he joined in 2006, of its operation, various activities and teams.