CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Following the admission to trading of its shares on the NYSE Euronext Paris market in December 2005, Eutelsat Communications has implemented internal control procedures intended to prevent and reduce risk resulting from the Company’s business activities, as well as accounting and financial risks, in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to listed companies.
The Group’s Board of Directors complies with the guidelines of the AFEP-MEDEF Code.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chaired by Dominique d'Hinnin, the Eutelsat Communications Board of Directors is made up of 10 members, 50% of whom are women, 70% of whom are independent Directors and 20% of whom are non-French.
A seat of Board censeur is occupied permanently by the Executive Secretary of the EUTELSAT Intergovernmental Organization. Two representatives of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) of the Company’s operating subsidiary, Eutelsat S.A., participate in Board meetings as observers.
Selected for their knowledge, integrity, independent spirit and their determination to serve the interests of all shareholders, Board members reflect a diverse range of experience, nationalities and cultures. They are committed to vigilant corporate governance, best practices, risk management and compliance with commitments.
* Independent Directors
Eva berneke
Bpifrance Investissement represented by Paul-François Fournier
Bpifrance Participations, represented by Stéphanie Frachet
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Eutelsat Communications Executive Committee's members define and execute the Group's strategy whose principal directions are reviewed by the Board of Directors.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A., the leading European satellite operator and one of the three top operators in the world.
