Gilles Schnepp


Gilles Schnepp is a French corporate senior executive. He was the Chairman and chief executive officer of the Legrand Group between March 2006 and February 2018. He is succeeded by Benoît Coquart as CEO.
In February 2020, he announces that he will step down as Chairman of Legrand in July 2020.

Career

Having graduated from HEC Paris in 1981, Gilles Schnepp begins his career in 1983 at Merrill Lynch France.
He leaves the world of finance in 1989 by joining Legrand. Having served as deputy chief financial officer and later as CFO, he becomes vice-chairman and chief executive officer of Legrand in 2004, succeeding François Granite.
In 2006, he takes on the role of chairman and CEO.

Income

In 2009, Gilles Schnepp's income of one million euros is ranked 75th among the main French senior executives.

Other functions and directorships

Gilles Schnepp has been a member, representing Wendel, of the Board of Directors of Saint-Gobain since June 2009. He is a member of the Executive Committee of , and of the Board of Directors of Promotelec, and chairman of FIEEC since July 2013.
In July 2013, he is elected vice-chairman of the Silver Economy industry strategic committee.

Honours

In 2007, Gilles Schnepp is awarded France's Legion of Honour, receiving the title of Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur..
In 2012, he receives the title of officer in the French National Order of Merit.

Private life

Gilles Schnepp is married to Blandine Favre-Gilly, an attorney at law, and has three children: Paul, Adrien, and Marie.
He enjoys cycling, tennis, and takes an interest in antiques and decoration.