Engie has chosen Catherine MacGregor as the new general manager as of January 1, 2021. The 48-year-old Frenchwoman, from the Franco-American group TechnipFMC, will succeed Isabelle Kocher, who had been disembarked in February.

General management has since been provided by an interim trio.

Engie has chosen Catherine MacGregor as their new CEO effective January 1, 2021, the energy group said in a statement Friday evening.

The 48-year-old Frenchwoman, from the Franco-American group TechnipFMC, will succeed Isabelle Kocher, who had been disembarked in February.

General management has since been provided by an interim trio.

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"Catherine MacGregor's vision for the transformation and development of the group, her industrial and international experience as well as her leadership and her recognized managerial qualities will fully contribute to the implementation of the strategic orientations presented at the end of July", indicated Engie.

The roadmap for the new director has already been set by the president of Engie Jean-Pierre Clamadieu: he announced at the end of July that Engie would refocus its activity by accelerating its development in renewables and infrastructure.

The group is also in the midst of negotiations for the sale of most of its stake in the water and waste group Suez, coveted by Veolia.