Geci International co-opts Laurent Schneider-Maunoury to succeed Jean-Noël Hardy
The new independent director succeeds Jean-Noël Hardy, who passed away on May 26, 2026. His co-optation, decided with immediate effect, covers the remaining duration of his predecessor's term.
Co-optation decided by the Board on October 9, 2026
The Board of Directors of GECI International decided on the co-optation of Laurent Schneider-Maunoury as an independent director at its meeting on October 9, 2026. His term runs until the end of the General Meeting called to rule on the accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2028.
The group, which specializes in digital technology and technology, is listed on Euronext Growth Paris. It claims more than 500 employees and a presence in Europe and Brazil.
More than 30 years in industry, aerospace and defense
A graduate of Polytechnique, engineer of the Ponts et Chaussées corps and holder of an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs, Laurent Schneider-Maunoury has held operational and general management responsibilities at PSA, Safran (Snecma Moteurs, Messier-Dowty, SLCA), Saphymo, Quantel and Daher. He also led Naval Energies and chaired the Board of Directors of Lactips, a company specializing in biobased polymers.
More recently, he chaired CWS (Computed Wing Sail), a company developing sail propulsion solutions, and served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Revima Group, which operates in the aerospace industry.
Serge Bitboul, Chief Executive Officer of GECI International, stated: "His industrial experience and knowledge of cutting-edge technology sectors will be assets in supporting the Group's development ambitions." He also paid tribute to Jean-Noël Hardy, whose "commitment and contribution to the Board of Directors over the years" he commended.
