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Governance

Governance dedicated to the Group's long-term sustainability

Governance

For nearly 140 years, Groupe Gruau has relied on a family governance model that ensures the continuity of its history and carries its long-term vision. Its operational organization is built on management bodies that bring together skills and expertise in service of the Group’s strategy and development.
Capitaines Groupe Gruau

Governance serving the Group’s longevity

5 generations

In every generation, the Gruau family has contributed to the company’s development by combining ownership of the capital with management responsibilities. Today, 90% of the capital is held by Patrick Gruau, Chairman of the Group, and his three children, who sit on the Board of Directors.

Our history

A structured operational organization

A committed Executive Committee

The Group’s operational management relies on an Executive Committee made up of three members, as well as a Group Committee bringing together the managers of the functional departments and subsidiaries. These bodies contribute to the implementation of the strategy, the coordination of activities and the development of the Group.

Patrick GRUAU

Chairman of the Group

Patrick Gruau started his career in Business Development before becoming the Group’s fifth leader in 1985, at only 28 years old.

Patrick BUCHARD

Group Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Urban Mobility & Medical Vehicles Divisions

After 25 years of experience within the Group, Patrick Buchard has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2025.

Christophe Lucq Directeur général finances et juridique

Christophe LUCQ

Chief Executive Officer, Finance and Legal

A chartered accountant by training, Christophe Lucq has solid experience combining financial vision and operational leadership in international contexts.

The Group Committee

Comité de Groupe Gruau

Managers who foster the performance of their site and intra-group synergies

The Group Committee meets twice a year. It brings together the heads of business units and subsidiaries. Its role is to ensure that monitor the implementation of annual action plans and review performance dashboards, to share unifying topics, and to keep watch on major trends in the businesses and the wider environment.