Safe Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Safe Group announces the appointment of Cyril Goncalves as Chief Financial Officer. Holding a DECF degree, he brings nearly 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and consolidation.
Professional Background of Cyril Goncalves
Cyril Goncalves joins Safe Group following a career in accounting and auditing firms, according to the group's statement. Since 2024, he has held a managerial position in an accounting firm, where he supervised audit missions for consolidated and listed groups. Throughout his career, he has led financial consolidation projects for groups comprising up to 340 entities, the company notes. His expertise also spans management control and accounting outsourcing. Additionally, he has served as an interim Chief Financial Officer, providing him with both strategic and operational insights into financial challenges.
Role and Responsibilities in the New Position
In his new role, Cyril Goncalves will be responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative functions of Safe Group, the statement specifies. He will supervise accounting and financial activities, management control, and the economic performance management of the group. The company indicates that he will also play a key role in supporting the development strategy. Philippe Laurito, CEO of Safe Group, emphasizes in the statement that the new director's diverse background and ability to manage complex financial organizations are assets to support the group's growth.
About Safe Group
Safe Group comprises Safe Orthopaedics, specializing in ready-to-use technologies for spinal pathologies, and Safe Medical, a subcontractor of medical devices for orthopedic surgery. The group employs approximately 100 staff members, according to the statement. Safe Orthopaedics designs and distributes kits combining sterile implants and single-use instruments, focusing on a minimally invasive approach. The SteriSpine kits are protected by 14 patent families and are CE and FDA approved. Safe Medical produces implantable medical devices and operates two production sites in France and Tunisia, offering industrial services including design, industrialization, machining, additive printing, finishing, and sterile packaging.
