User:MachoMachoMan/Henri Lachmann

Henri Lachmann, born in Colmar on September 13, 1938, is a French business executive. He served as chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric from 1999 to 2005.

Career
Lachmann graduates from HEC Paris, becoming a chartered accountant. He begins his career at Arthur Andersen as an auditor, before being promoted as director of the accounting audit department.

He then becomes the president of Strafor (1970 – 1998) before joining Schneider Electric in 1996, replacing Didier Pineau-Valencienne as CEO.

He steps down from executive responsibilities in 2005, while remaining the head of the company's supervisory board.

Awards and recognition

 * Doctor Honoris Causa of the Grenoble École de management (2008)