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Olivier Mercadal Appointed President of Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France

Olivier Mercadal has been appointed as the President of Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France (SGDB France), effective from April 1, 2024.

Saint-Gobain, a leading French multinational corporation, has announced the appointment of Olivier Mercadal as the President of Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France (SGDB France), effective from April 1, 2024.

Mercadal will take over from Patrice Richard, who has decided to retire after 29 years of exceptional contribution to the Saint-Gobain Group, including the last fourteen years as head of construction material trading activities in France.

Olivier Mercadal, aged 55, has been with Saint-Gobain since 2001 and has held various key positions within the company. He is currently the CEO of the Sanitary Heating activity. In his new role, Mercadal will focus on continuing the efforts led by SGDB France to play a key role in supporting and training craftsmen in the country.

Source: Saint-Gobain

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