Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin: "The current disorder has perhaps become the new order"

Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin, met in April at the group's Paris offices on Rue Kléber. Bruno Levy for La Croix l'Hebdo
Florent Menegaux heads one of the most well-known French companies, both in France and abroad: Michelin. This man, as discreet as he is ambitious, discusses the current challenges, from "decent" wages to site closures, eco-friendly tires, and adapting to a geopolitical landscape that is more uncertain than ever.
La Croix L'Hebdo : Being the boss of Michelin, is it first and foremost being a boss? Or a "Bib", a guy from Michelin?
Florent Menegaux: It's being a Michelin guy with a special responsibility, which consists of making choices at the right time, listening, understanding, delegating, empowering, and ensuring that employees are able to make the decisions they need to make. A true subsidiarity.
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