A few days after the departure of its managing director, Isabelle Kocher, Engie published results for 2019 that exceeded expectations. The energy producer posted a gross operating surplus up 6.8% over one year, to 10.4 billion euros, driven in particular by better nuclear activity in Belgium and renewable energies.
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Pending the arrival of the replacement for the ex-manager, hoped for within 6 to 12 months, the reins have been entrusted to a trio led by Claire Waysand (general secretary), appointed interim managing director. The Chairman of the Board, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu intends to " simplify " and " clarify " the company's strategy, as he explains in Le Figaro .
LE FIGARO. - Does Engie's good results in 2019 not make it difficult to explain the departure of Isabelle Kocher?
Jean-Pierre CLAMADIEU. - There is no paradox. The Board of Directors has recognized that the transformation work done over the past four years by Isabelle Kocher has been
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