Groupe Beneteau
3/12/19
JEC 2019 - Start Up Booster: Groupe Beneteau member of the jury
This year Groupe Beneteau is present at the world's largest composite exhibition, JEC 2019, as a member of the jury of the Start Up Booster. It confirms its involvement in the search fo [...]
3/4/19
Gender Equality Index 2018
Groupe Beneteau announces for its main subsidiary SPBI S.A. based in France a score of 84/100 for its index of equality between women and men at the end of 2018, as requested by the Fre [...]
2/18/19
Groupe Beneteau unveils its first motor foiler
After developing the Figaro Beneteau 3, the first production foiling sailing yacht, Groupe Beneteau has launched a new innovation, unveiling its concept foiling motor yacht. Created thr [...]
2/8/19
New governance announced
The general meeting of BENETEAU S.A. today approved the transformation of the Group’s governance into a structure based on a company with a board of directors.
2/6/19
Outlook 2018-19
Consolidated revenue growth of 3% to 5% based on reported data and 2% to 4% at constant exchange rates Rate of Group income from ordinary operations stable based on reported data Inve [...]
1/29/19
Activity Report 2017-18
Our adventure is also yours : at the heart of the strategic plan Transform to Perform, in 2017-18 lots of energies were mobilized to achieve the challenge of a sustainable growth.
1/29/19
Annual financial report 2017-18
The annual financial report of Groupe Beneteau outlines the accounts of its subsidiaries and the consolidated accounts.
1/14/19
2019, the consolidation year
Groupe Beneteau and its teams send you their best wishes for 2019!
12/3/18
Acquisition of Delphia Yachts
On November 30, 2018 in Warsaw, Poland, Groupe Beneteau and Delphia Yachts Kot sp. j. reached financial closing of the acquisition by Groupe Beneteau of its operations designing, buildi [...]
11/22/18
Termination of Carla Demaria's position on the Management Board
On November 22, 2018, the Supervisory Board of Beneteau S.A. terminated Carla Demaria’s position as a member of the Management Board.
11/21/18
Monte Carlo Yachts: termination of Carla Demaria as Chairperson
The shareholders’ meeting of Monte Carlo Yachts S.p.A. held on 21 November 2018 has terminated the mandate of Mrs Carla Demaria as Chairperson and member of the Board of Directors of [...]
11/13/18
Group CEO delivers keynote speech at METS Breakfast Briefing
The 2018 METS Breakfast Briefing ceremony was held this morning in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. On this occasion, Hervé Gastinel, Groupe Beneteau’s Chief Executive Officer, delivered [...]
11/12/18
Monte Carlo Yachts: termination of executive powers of Carla Demaria
Beneteau S.A. confirms the termination of the executive powers of Ms. Carla Demaria as the head of Monte Carlo Yachts S.p.A. as of November 10, 2018. A shareholders’ meeting of Monte [...]
11/1/18
Announcements at FLIBS 2018
2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: Groupe Beneteau outlines plan to be global benchmark across the boating spectrum
10/30/18
FY 2017-18: performances higher than forecast
FY 2017-18: performances higher than forecast thanks to excellent operational performance in Q4 Targets for 2020 confirmed
10/19/18
Annette Roux, winner of Les Echos Grand Prix de l'Economie 2018 prize
On Tuesday October 16, 2018, Annette Roux received the 2018 Grand Prix de l’Economie prize, in the Business category, from the French newspaper Les Echos. French Minister of Education [...]
10/3/18
SailTime: your boat in shared ownership
Always attentive to new uses and new modes of consumption, Groupe Beneteau, together with its brands Beneteau and Jeanneau, is partnering with the American SailTime. The world's leadin [...]
10/1/18
The Figaro Beneteau 3 adventure
With its black hull and orange foils that cut though the water on floats, the high-performance racing yacht completed its first official sail in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie on September 1 [...]
10/1/18
Team Vendee Formation: transforming passion into careers
Benjamin Dutreux and Thomas Cardrin, skippers with Team Vendée Formation, finished 9th and 10th in this year’s Solitaire URGO Le Figaro, highlighting the success of this unique appro [...]
9/27/18
Groupe Beneteau continues recruiting in France, USA and Poland
Groupe Beneteau continues recruiting in France, USA and Poland, and steps up its training and onboarding initiatives.
9/11/18
Announcements at Cannes Yachting Festival 2018
A resilient and agile leader, Groupe Beneteau wants to become the global benchmark for all boating experiences.
7/23/18
New organization for Groupe Beneteau Asia Pacific
Groupe Beneteau announces today a new organization and moves its regional office to premises in Hong Kong with the objective to further strengthen and expand its operations in the Asia [...]
7/12/18
Delphia Yachts
On July 12, 2018, Groupe Beneteau signed an agreement with the Polish yard Delphia Yachts with a view to acquiring its operations designing, building and marketing sailing and motor yac [...]
7/12/18
Seascape joins Groupe Beneteau
On July 9, 2018, Groupe Beneteau became the majority shareholder with a 60% stake in the Slovenian company Seascape d.o.o., specialized in designing, building and marketing performance [...]
7/10/18
2017-18 nine-month & Q3 revenues
2017-18 nine-month revenues Robust growth for consolidated revenues, up +6.2% (constant exchange rates) and +3.8% (reported data) Outlook Current financial year at constant exchange ra [...]
6/28/18
Transatlantic trade conditions for the boating industry
The US trade policy sparked from its major trading partners, namely the European Union and Canada, the adoption of rebalancing measures on a number of products manufactured in the Unite [...]
6/8/18
Investor presentation - The Nice Conference 2018
Today Groupe Beneteau met with investors at the Nice Conference 2018 organised by Societe Generale.
5/28/18
500 Permanent Contracts Plan: mission accomplished!
Groupe Beneteau and its teams are proud to announce the signing of the 500th permanent contract in France, marking the successful completion of the Group’s biggest ever recruitment p [...]
4/26/18
2017-18 half-year earnings: good level of business
Good level of business marked by consolidated revenue growth of +10.5% (constant exchange rates) and +8% (reported data) 1-point improvement in operational profitability for the Boat D [...]
4/13/18
Singapore Yacht Show 2018: confident in Asia Pacific potential
On the occasion of the Singapore Yacht Show, Groupe Beneteau held its first official press conference in the Asia Pacific area. A unique opportunity for Group CEO Hervé Gastinel to sha [...]
2/27/18
Boat club: boating on demand
Boat clubs are becoming increasingly popular and offer an interesting alternative to occasional boat hire or buying your own boat. 2017 saw strong growth for the Beneteau Boat Club. Thi [...]
2/26/18
Launch of Groupe Beneteau Financial Services
Groupe Beneteau makes a bold move to provide private labeled financial services in North America. The wholesale and retail financing solutions provided by LH-Finance, expert marine lend [...]
2/8/18
Corporate report 2016 - 2017
In the dynamics of the Transform to Perform strategic plan, the 2016 – 2017 year was synonymous with movement, renewal, responsibility and excellence for the Groupe Beneteau. This new [...]
7/12/17
Revenues for the first nine months of FY 2016-17
Sustained level of growth confirmed For the first nine months of FY 2016-17, consolidated revenues climbed to €853.2 million, up 18.6% year-on-year and 17.9% at constant exchange rat [...]
6/7/17
Capital Market Day 2017 - Bordeaux, France
For the Capital Market Day held in Bordeaux on June 7, 2017, Groupe Beneteau is detailing all the performance improvement and transformation measures being rolled out in connection with [...]
5/17/17
Celebrating 30 years in the USA
Groupe Beneteau unveils plans for 2017-2020 as a firmly anchored company North America
10/13/16
Brazil: management of the activity by Groupe Beneteau Americas
In the context of decreasing markets combined to political and economic instability in Brazil affecting the capacity to forecast market development in a reliable manner, Groupe Beneteau [...]
10/10/16
Appointment: Renaud Tourte, Director of Product Development & Innovation
Groupe Beneteau appoints its Director of Product Development for Boating Division
9/26/16
Cannes Yachting Festival 2016: 32 new models
Groupe Beneteau extends its product plan in Cannes with 32 new models for the 2016-2017 season
9/26/16
Appointment: Michel Bussière, Director of Quality
Groupe Beneteau appoints its Director of Quality for Boating Division
9/26/16
Appointment: George Armendariz, Group CEO for Americas
Groupe Beneteau appoints its CEO for Americas
9/5/16
Appointment: Mirna Cieniewicz, Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Groupe Beneteau appoints Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Director
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Annette Roux
Chairwoman of the Beneteau Foundation
Annette Roux is Chairwoman of the Foundation Beneteau since 2005, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of BERI 21 (controlling holding of Groupe Beneteau) and sitting at the Board of...
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Jérôme de Metz
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jérôme de Metz is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Groupe Beneteau, following the change of governance decided on February 8, 2019. Jérôme de Metz is the founder of MBO Partenaires,...
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Louis-Claude Roux
Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Groupe Beneteau
Louis-Claude Roux, who is President of BERI 21's Management Board since August 31, 2018 and Vice-Chairman of Groupe Beneteau's Board of Directors, is Annette Roux's son. He has been...
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Hervé Gastinel
Chief Executive Officer
Hervé Gastinel is Groupe Beneteau's Chief Executive Officer since 2015. Hervé Gastinel started his career at the Ministry of Finance in 1993. He was then technical advisor in charge...
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Christophe Caudrelier
Chief Financial Officer
Christophe Caudrelier is Chief Operating Officer of Groupe Beneteau, in charge of finance and information systems, since the change of governance decided on February 8, 2019. He joined...
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Magdeleine Allaume
Director, Procurement and Supply Chain
Magdeleine Allaume is Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain, Boat Division since 2016. With an extensive track record on operational transformation projects, her missions include...
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George Armendariz
CEO, Groupe Beneteau Americas
George Armendariz was appointed CEO for Groupe Beneteau Americas region in August 2016. He was previously President of Nordic Tugs Inc., a trawler yard based in Burlington, Washington...
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Luca Brancaleon
General Manager, Beneteau
Luca Brancaleon is General Manager of the Beneteau brand since September 2017, together with Gianguido Girotti. A lawyer by education, he joined the Beneteau brand as Commercial Director...
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Jean-Paul Chapeleau
General Manager, Jeanneau and Prestige
Jean-Paul Chapeleau is General Manager of Jeanneau and Prestige since 2009. He joined the Group's Management Board in 2014. A business school graduate, Jean-Paul Chapeleau joined Jeanneau...
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Mirna Cieniewicz
Director, Corporate, Financial Communications and Public Affairs
Mirna Cieniewicz joined Groupe Beneteau in 2016, as Director of Corporate, Financial Communications and Public Affairs. Before joining the Group, she was Secretary General of the European...
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Gianguido Girotti
General Manager, Beneteau
Gianguido Girotti is General Manager of the Beneteau brand since september 2017, together with Luca Brancaleon. A naval architecture graduate from the University of Southampton (UK),...
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Anne Leitzgen
Director, Board of Directors
Anne Leitzgen is at the Board of Directors of Groupe Beneteau following the change of governance decided on February 8, 2019. She has been Member of the Supervisory Board of Groupe...
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Yves Lyon-Caen
President of the French Nautical Industries Federation
Yves Lyon-Caen is at the Board of Directors of Groupe Beneteau since the change of governance decided on February 8, 2019. He is also Chairman of the French Nautical Industries Federation...
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Patrick Mahé
Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Division
Patrick Mahé is CEO of the Housing Division since July 2018. His banking career at various banks and then CMO (Crédit Mutuel/ocean Participations) led him to take on successive functions...
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Corinne Margot
Director, Human Resources
Corinne Margot joined Groupe Beneteau in 2015 as Human Resources Director. She is helping drive the Group's transformation project, while also heading up internal communications. She...
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Yann Masselot
CEO, Construction Navale Bordeaux
Yann Masselot is Chief Executive Officer of Construction Navale Bordeaux as of September 1, 2018. He is in charge of the Lagoon and CNB yacht builder brands as well as the new brand...
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Vincent Monod
General Counsel
Vincent Monod has been Groupe Beneteau's Legal Director since 2013. Following his initial experience as a corporate lawyer with Ernst & Young's network in Paris, he served as Head...
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Sébastien Moynot
Director, Board of Directors
As representative of Bpifrance, Sébastien Moynot is at the Board of Directors of Groupe Beneteau following the change of governance decided on February 8, 2019. Bpifrance, a subsidiary...
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Catherine Pourre
Director, Board of Directors
Catherine Pourre is at the Board of Directors of Groupe Beneteau following the change of governance decided on February 8, 2019. She has been Member of the Supervisory Board of Groupe...
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Press Conference - FLIBS 2017
From 10:00 to 11:05
801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Floride, États-Unis
Annual financial results FY 2016-2017
From 17:45 to 19:00
Paris, France
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About Groupe Beneteau
Groupe Beneteau stands out in Europe and worldwide thanks to its longevity and its exceptionally diverse range of products.
Founded in 1884, the family-owned yard has evolved over time, from fishing vessels to leisure boating, then diversifying into new industrial sectors. The Group has developed unique skillsets and technical know-how. Today, through its Boat and Housing business lines, its activities are truly international.
As the boating industry's global market leader, Groupe Beneteau, through its Boat division’s 12 brands, offers over 200 recreational boat models serving its customers’ diverse navigational needs and uses, from sailing to motorboating, monohulls and catamarans.
Leading the European leisure homes market, the three brands from the Group's Housing division offer a comprehensive range of leisure homes, lodges and pods that combine eco-design with high standards of quality, comfort and practicality.
With its international industrial capabilities and global sales network, the Group employs nearly 7,400 people, primarily in France, the US, Poland, Italy and China.