General Secretary
An agricultural engineer, Emmanuel Guichard, 44, began his career in research in the United States and Spain, before joining professional associations in France and Brussels.
First in charge of economic affairs at the General Confederation of Beet Growers (CGB), he then joined COFALEC (Confederation of Yeast Manufacturers in the European Union) in Brussels as Secretary General.
Since 2016, Emmanuel Guichard was General Delegate of Elipso, the trade association representing plastic packaging manufacturers. In this sector in transition, he has developed an expertise on the circular economy, from design to recycling of packaging
Since April 2021, he has been the General Delegate of FEBEA (Fédération française des entreprises de la beauté), the professional union of companies in the cosmetics sector. The FEBEA brings together the brands of manufacturers of perfumery, make-up, skincare, hygiene, toiletry and hair care products.) It brings together more than 300 companies operating in France.
In parallel to his professional activities, Emmanuel Guichard is involved in teaching at Sciences Po Lille.