Julia Maris
Executive Vice President, in charge of the Group Corporate Secretariat, Governance, Legal & Ethics, Public affairs and Communication.
- Age: 50
- Nationality: French
Career path
Julia Maris began her career in the French civil service working on international and European cooperation issues related to security and international development.
In 2007, she joined the French Presidency’s as rapporteur in the Commission for the White Paper on Defence and National Security. She was then appointed Marketing and Development Director at DCI.
In May 2012, she was appointed Adviser on European Affairs in the Cabinet of Jean-Yves Le Drian, and later joined Thales Alenia Space before returning to DCI in 2014 as Deputy CEO.
In 2019, she joined ENGIE Solutions as Executive Director for the Defence and Marine market before being appointed Group Vice President for ESG (Environment, Social and Governance), and President of the Rassembleurs d’Énergies Fund.
Julia Maris is a graduate of the Institut d’Études Politiques de Grenoble and the École Nationale d’Administration.
Current offices and positions held
Offices and positions in companies outside the Group
- Co-Chair of the Energy Commission at MEDEF (Mouvement des entreprises de France)
Education
Graduate of the Institut d’Études Politiques de Grenoble and the École Nationale d’Administration
Professional career
- Since July 14th, 2025: Executive Vice President, in charge of the Group Corporate Secretariat, Governance, Legal & Ethics, Public affairs and Communication, ENGIE
- 2021 – 2025: Group Vice President for ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) and President of the Rassembleurs d’Énergies Fund, ENGIE
- 2019 – 2021: Executive Director of the Defence and Marine market, ENGIE Solutions
- 2015 – 2019: Deputy CEO, DCI Défense Conseil Internationale
- 2013 – 2015 : Vice president, Public and regulatory affairs and Secretary General, Thales Alenia Space
- 2012 – 2013 : Adviser on European Affairs in the Cabinet of Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister of Defence
- 2008 – 2012: Marketing and Development Director, DCI Défence Conseil Internationale
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Sébastien Arbola
Executive Vice President in charge of Data, Digital & IT, Strategy and Research & Innovation
- Age: 51
- Nationality: Canadian and French
Career path
Sébastien Arbola began his career at BNP Paribas where he held various positions in finance from 1999 to 2006.
He joined Suez in 2006 before the merger with GDF. After holding various responsibilities within ENGIE’s Corporate finance team , Sébastien Arbola became Group M&A Director in 2011. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Asian environmental operations for Suez Environnement in 2013 based in Hong Kong.
Since 2016, he was head of the Middle East, South and Central Asia, Turkey and Africa region. In particular, he led the operations and growth of ENGIE in Dubai across the region, from large-scale power generation to water desalination to gas distribution and retail. In 2021, Sébastien Arbola is appointed Executive Vice President, in charge of Flex Gen & Retail. Since July 15th, 2025, Sébastien Arbola is Executive Vice President in charge of Data, Digital & IT, Strategy and Research & Innovation.
Sébastien Arbola is a graduate of the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris.
Education
- Graduate of the ESCP – Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris Finance
Professional career
- Since July 15th, 2025: Executive Vice President in charge of Data, Digital & IT, Strategy and Research & Innovation
- February 1st – July 14th , 2025: Executive Vice President in charge of Datacenters strategy and special Projects, ENGIE
- 2021 – 2025: Executive Vice President, in charge of Flex Gen & Retail activities, ENGIE
- 2016 – 2020: CEO & President ENGIE in Middle East, South & Central Asia, Turkey
- 2013 – 2016: SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT ASIA, CFO and SVP
- 2012 – 2013: GDF SUEZ, Finance department, M&A Group Director
- 2009 – 2012: GDF SUEZ, Finance department, Head of M&A team (within Acquisition and Finance Team – AIFA)
- 2006 – 2009: SUEZ, M&A team in Paris, Senior finance officer
- 1999 – 2006: BNP Paribas, Structured Finance, Front Office Structured Debt Team in London then in Paris
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Paulo Almirante
Senior Executive Vice President in charge of the GBU Renewable & Flex Power
- Age: 61
- Nationality: Portuguese
Career path
After more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, Paulo Almirante has recognized expertise in power generation, energy infrastructures and energy services. He joined the Group in 2011 following the merger of International Power by ENGIE.
In 2016, he was appointed Executive Vice President of ENGIE in charge of supervising the Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe; Middle East, South and Central Asia and Turkey; Brazil and Generation Europe Business Units. In 2018, became the Group’s Chief Operating Officer. From February 24 to December 31, 2020, Paulo Almirante was responsible for the operational management of the Group as a member of a collegial team with Claire Waysand and Judith Hartmann. In February 2021, he is appointed Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Renewable, Energy Management and Nuclear activities.
Since joining ENGIE, he has contributed to the transformation of the Group’s industrial activities to make them more flexible and profitable, while developing these activities, in particular, in Brazil and the Middle East. Since February 1st, 2025, Paulo Almirante is Senior Executive Vice President in charge of the GBU Renewable & Flex Power.
Paulo Almirante holds a Master’s degree in Mechanics from the Technical University of Lisbon. He also holds a degree in Management from the Catholic University of Lisbon and a program in Global Leadership Development at the London Business School.
Current offices and positions held
Offices and positions in Group companies
- Director of Electrabel
Offices and positions in companies outside the Group
- Founder and Vice-President of the Portuguese Association of Electricity Industry
- Member of the Advisory Committee of the Portuguese Energy Regulator (ERSE)
Education
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering from IST – Technical University of Lisbon
- Diploma in Management Studies from the Catholic University of Lisbon
- Global Leadership Development Program at London Business School
Professional career
- Since February 1st, 2025: Senior Executive Vice President in charge of the GBU Renewable & Flex Power, ENGIE
- 2021 – 2025: Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Renewable, Energy Management activities, ENGIE
- February 24 to December 31, 2020: ensures the Group’s operational management on a collegial basis with Claire Waysand and Judith Hartmann
- 2016: Executive Vice-President of ENGIE in charge of Brazil-Middle East, South and Central Asia-Turkey, North-South-Eastern Europe and Generation Europe Business Units
- 2013 – 2016: President of Energy Europe Portugal and the CEO of Trustenergy
- 2005 – 2013: International Power Regional Director for Iberia
- 2000 – 2005: Director of several companies in Portugal and Spain
- 1991 – 2000: Various positions on the development, construction and operation of power generation facilities for EDP in Portugal followed by National Power in the UK
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Jean-Sébastien Blanc
Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources and ENGIE HQ
- Age: 61
- Nationality: French
Career path
Jean-Sébastien Blanc has successively held the positions of Head of Employee Relations, Human Resources Manager, then Director of Human Resources within the PSA and Danone Groups, and then Alstom as Director of Human Resources for the Transportation branch.
He joined Compagnie Plastic Omnium in 2012 as Group Human Resources Director. He was also in charge of the “Act for All” sustainable development program and internal communication. In March 2021, he joined ENGIE as Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources and HQ. Jean-Sébastien Blanc has also held positions as a labor court advisor, then President of a regional association for inter-professional occupational medicine. He is also Honorary President of the association “Elles bougent”.
Jean-Sébastien Blanc holds a DESS in Human Resources from IAE of Aix en Provence.
Other memberships and offices held
Honorary President of the association “Elles bougent”
Education
- Senior Master in Human Resources (DESS “Human resources” in I.A.E Aix en Provence)
- Graduate in sociology and legal (Master in Social Sciences) – University of Lyon
Professional Career
- 2021 – Present: Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources and ENGIE HQ, ENGIE
- 2012 – 2020: Human Resources Executive Vice President at Plastic Omnium
- 2010 – 2012: Senior Vice President Human Resources – Alstom Transport
- 2008 – 2010: VP Human Resources Asia Pacific Alstom Transport
- 2005 – 2008: VP Human Resources Operations Europe – Alstom Transport
- 2003 – 2005: VP Organization & Training at Danone
- 2001 – 2003: VP HR Social Projects at Danone
- 1999 – 2001: HR Director Evian Resort
- 1995 – 1999: Site HR Manager at PSA
- 1990 – 1994: Industrial Relations Managers at PSA
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Gildas Gouvaze
Member of the Appointments, Compensation and Governance Committee
- Age: 45
- Nationality: French
- First appointment: April 24, 2025
- Shares held: 450 shares
- Business address: ENGIE, 16, rue Pierre-Salies 31000 Toulouse
Career path
Gildas Gouvazé holds a Master’s degree in employment law and has developed a career combining legal expertise and social commitment.
Between 2023 and 2025, he was a member of ENGIE SA’s Board of Directors as a representative of the SEC (Social and Economic Committee). He was also Force Ouvrière (FO) Union Coordinator for the ENGIE Group and deputy secretary of the European Works Council.
Since May 2025, Gildas Gouvazé has been a Director representing employee shareholders and a member of the Appointments, Compensation and Governance Committee. He also chairs the Supervisory Board of Link France and is a member of the Higher Energy Council (Conseil Supérieur de l’Énergie – CSE). At the same time, he is Head of Digital and Skills within the Sales & Energy Management GBU.
Current offices and positions held
Offices and positions in Group companies
- Head of Digital and Skills within the Sales & Energy Management GBU
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Link France
- Member of the France Retail SEC and the ENGIE Central SEC
Other offices and positions outside the Group
- General Secretary of EeFO
- Member of the Higher Energy Council
Offices that have expired in the last five years
- Representative of ENGIE’s Social and Economic Committee (CSE-C) on ENGIE’s Board of Directors
- ENGIE Group FO Union Coordinator
- Deputy Secretary of the ENGIE Group European Works Council
- Judge at the Toulouse industrial tribunal (Conseil des prud’hommes)
Areas of expertise
- ESG: Governance and Social
- Digital/AI
- Energy sector
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Yoan Kosnar
Member of the Investment and Technology Committee
- Age: 50
- Nationality: French
- First appointment: April 21, 2022
- Expiration of term: 2026
- Shares held: 370 shares
- Business address: ENGIE Énergie Services, 65-67, rue Jules Ferry, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes
Career path
With a BTS (French higher technical certificate) in Water Management and Control, specializing in wastewater, Yoan Kosnar began his career in maintenance and quality control at a mutual healthcare establishment.
He then joined the Group in 2007 as Site Manager at ENGIE Energies Services S.A. (Cofely) and while maintaining his operational activity, he has supported the national CFDT coordinator with social dialogue for the ENGIE Group since 2017.
Yoan Kosnar was appointed employee representative in 2011, then trade union representative and member of ENGIE European Works Council. He holds the Corporate Director Certificate, issued by Sciences Po Executive Education and the French Institute of Directors (63rd graduating class, 2023).
Principal activities outside the company
None
Current offices and positions held
None
Offices that have expired in the last five years
Within the ENGIE Energies Services S.A. scope
- Member of the SEC representing the West and Treasurer of the SEC (until 2022)
- Local Representative (until 2022)
- Member of Central SEC (until 2022)
- Trade Union Representative for the institution (until 2022)
- Gender-based harassment contact (until 2022)
At the Group level
- Member of the European Works Council (until 2022)
Areas of expertise
- ESG: Environmental/Climate, Social and Governance
- Digital/AI
- Energy sector
- Public policies
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Magali Viot
Member of the Ethics, Environment and Sustainable Development Committee
- Age: 54
- Nationality: French
- First appointment: April 21, 2022
- Expiration of term: 2026
- Shares held: 39 shares
- Business address: ELENGY, Zone portuaire, BP 35, 44550 Montoir-de-Bretagne
Career path
Magali Viot is an employee at Elengy, seconded for employee representation mandates since the beginning of 2014. Following her Baccalaureate Diploma, she joined the EDF-GDF in 1996 as a customer advisor in the Electricity and Gas Services Department (EGSD).
In 2009, Magali Viot successfully completed professional retraining through a work-study contract and obtained a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CQP) in industrial maintenance, which enabled her to become a High-voltage Maintenance Technician.
In 2012, she joined the maintenance planning and management division at the Montoir-de-Bretagne terminal before dedicating herself full time to her employee representation mandates in 2014.
Principal activities outside the company
None
Current offices and positions held
Offices and positions in Group companies
- Director representing employees of Elengy
Offices and positions in companies outside the Group
- Member of the Strategic Committee for the New Energy Systems Sector, which was mandated by the CGT, a major French labor union
- Member of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee on Gas of the European Commission, which was mandated by the FNME-CGT (Fédération nationale des mines et de l’énergie – CGT)
Offices that have expired in the last five years
- Elected member of the Social and Economic Committee (SEC) at Elengy (until 2022)
- SEC Secretary at Elengy (until 2021)
- Member of the Health & Safety and Working conditions Commission (until 2022)
Areas of expertise
- ESG: Environmental/Climate and Social
- Energy sector
- Public policies
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Christophe Agogué
Member of the Audit Committee
- Age: 64
- Nationality: French
- First appointment: May 18, 2018
- Expiration of term: 2026
- Shares held: 125 shares
- Business address: GRDF, 17 rue des Bretons, 93210 SAINT-DENIS
Career path
Christophe Agogué is a graduate of HEC with a specialization in finance. In 1986, he joined EDF where he was responsible for negotiations with COGEMA on the reprocessing of used fuel.
After a period in the head office, he was responsible for management and subsequently served on the Management Board of the subsidiary Nersa, in charge of the Superphénix reactor.
In 2001, he moved to Gaz de France where he led the fixed assets department and participated in the operations to buy back the transport network from the French State, and in the initial studies on regulating infrastructure activities.
Having joined GRDF at its inception, he worked on the construction of several transmission tariffs. He has held union positions on behalf of CFE-Énergies since 2009. He has been the union representative to the Central Works Committee of GRDF and to the ENGIE France Group Committee and the secretary for his local Works Committee.
Since 2018, he has advised GRDF’s Regulation and Economy Department on finance matters.
Principal activities outside the company
- Member of the French Strategic Committee of the New Energy Systems Industry (Comité Stratégique de Filière Nouveaux Systèmes Énergétiques, CSF NSE) for CFE-CGC since 2022
- Author of philosophical and sociological essays, novels and plays
Current offices and positions held
Offices and positions in companies outside the Group
- Board member of the Association Œuvres d’Avenir (ODA) since 2025
Offices that have expired in the last five years
Director of ENGIE Rassembleurs d’Energie (until 2022)
Areas of expertise
- ESG: Social and Governance
- Finance
- Energy sector
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