Baikowski Announces Departure of CEO Benoît Grenot
Specialty industrial minerals manufacturer Baikowski has announced the resignation of Benoît Grenot from his role as CEO, effective January 30, 2026. François-Xavier Entremont, chairman of the board, will serve as interim CEO until a successor is appointed.
Board Acknowledges Grenot's Resignation
The Baikowski board of directors, meeting on January 20, 2026, acknowledged the resignation of Benoît Grenot from his role as CEO, according to the company's statement. After more than ten years at the helm, Benoît Grenot wishes to dedicate himself to a new professional project, the company indicates. The board emphasized his contribution to the group's development, particularly through the implementation of a value-creating strategy and operational, commercial, and industrial discipline, as per the statement. During his tenure, the group diversified its activities into high-growth niche markets, strengthened its international presence, and pursued an innovation policy, according to the company.
Interim CEO Appointed While Successor Sought
Pending the appointment of a new CEO, François-Xavier Entremont, chairman of the board, will temporarily assume the CEO duties, the statement indicates. A selection process has been initiated to appoint a successor as soon as possible, the company specifies. The new CEO is expected to take office in 2026, according to the group. François-Xavier Entremont will ensure the continued implementation of the group's development strategy during this transition period, as per the statement.
Baikowski to Publish 2025 Annual Revenue
Baikowski will publish its 2025 annual revenue on February 2, 2026, before the market opens, according to the schedule communicated by the company. The group, a century-old company specializing in the manufacture of specialty industrial minerals, is expected to outline its directions for the current fiscal year under its new leadership at that time.
