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Tobias Schaper appointed CFO of Somfy 09/11/2021 - 17:35 CET

The world leader in window and door automation for homes and buildings and a pioneer in the smart home, SOMFY announces that Tobias Schaper has joined the company as Group Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, he will also become a member of SOMFY's Executive Committee.

Reporting to Pierre Ribeiro, CEO of SOMFY, Tobias Schaper and his teams will be specifically responsible for the Group's management system and financial reporting. He will also play an important role in supporting the Finance teams in the Group-wide roll-out of the new ERP.

Tobias Schaper has previously held the positions of Global Finance Director and Senior Financial Controller in various global business units at Solvay Group, which he joined in 2003. Since 2017, he has been Global Finance Director for the Soda Ash & Derivatives business unit. Tobias, who is German, has worked in the United States, Belgium and France. He holds a Master's in Business Administration and Finance from Eichstätt-Ingolstadt University, Germany, and a Master's in Economics from University College Dublin, Ireland.

In his previous roles, Tobias Schaper was exposed to an extensive range of topics, including corporate finance and the introduction of systems to manage the performance of operations close to the ground.

"We are delighted to welcome Tobias onto SOMFY's Executive Committee. His international profile and ability to make Finance a partner of the Group's other functions will be a tremendous asset in supporting SOMFY's international development. His recognised skills will enable us to maintain the Finance function's excellence to support the Group's growth in every aspect."

Pierre Ribeiro, CEO
CORPORATE PROFILE

Founded in France in 1969, and now operating in 58 countries, SOMFY is the world leader in window and door automation for homes and buildings.
Pioneer in the connected home, the Group is constantly innovating to guarantee its users comfort, well-being, and security in the home and is fully committed to promoting sustainable development.
For 50 years, SOMFY has been using automation to improve living environments and has been committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote better living and well-being for all.

Contacts
  • Shan: Alexandre Daudin: +33 (0)1 44 50 51 76 - alexandre.daudin@shan.fr
    Aurore Cantot: +33(0)6 09 96 00 70 - aurore.cantot@shan.fr
  • Somfy: Christine Nast: +33 (0)6 13 48 36 45 - christine.nast@somfy.com
    Aurélie Montessuit: +33(0)6 29 76 36 32 - aurelie.montessuit@somfy.com

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