Carrefour S.A.
Introduction:
Carrefour S.A. is a major French multinational retail company and one of the world’s leading food retailers, headquartered in Massy near Paris. Founded in 1959 by Marcel Fournier and the Defforey family, it pioneered the hypermarket concept in Europe with its first store in 1963.
The Group operates a multi-format network of more than 15,000 stores (hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores and others) in over 40 countries. It employs hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and focuses on offering quality, affordable food while leading the food transition for all. Carrefour is listed on Euronext Paris and remains a key player in European and international retail.
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Carrefour S.A.
Company type: Public
Founded: 10 March 1848
Key people:
Jean Lemierre (Chairman)
Jean-Laurent Bonnafé (CEO)
Total equity: €132.17 billion (2025)
1 – Alexandre Bompard
Educational Background:
Graduate of the French National School of Administration (ENA): One of the most prestigious and elite universities in France for training top-ranking national managers (Class of 2001).
Managerial Background:
2001 to 2004 | Inspector of Finances at the French Ministry of Economy: Began public service as a financial sector inspector after graduating from ENA.
2004 | Technical Advisor to François Fillon: Served as a technical advisor at the French Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
2008 to 2010 | Board Chair and CEO of Europe 1 Radio and the Constellation Media Group.
2017 to Present | Board Chairperson of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carrefour Group:
Appointed as the top executive of Carrefour in July 2017.
Led the Carrefour 2022 strategic transformation plans.
2 – Philippe Houzé
Educational and Academic Background
INSEAD Graduate: Completed advanced executive management programs at one of the world’s most prestigious business schools.
ISG Graduate: Received a Master’s degree in Management from the Paris Business School (Institut Supérieur de Gestion).
Management Experience at Galeries Lafayette Group
Executive Chairman: Leads the high-level and strategic direction of this large and luxury French retail group.
Chairman of Motier Innovation and Investment: Manages the Lafayette family holding company aimed at diversifying investment portfolios, which led to the acquisition of Carrefour shares.
3 – Arthur Sadoun
4 – Claudia Almeida e Silva
5 – Flavia Buarque de Almeida
6 – Anne Browaeys
7 – Eduardo Rossi
8 – Aurore Domont
1 – Entry into the Israeli Market
The retail giant entered the Israeli market in 2023 with a significant investment and planned to open a large number of stores across the country. These stores were designed with the goal of lowering prices in the food market. (1)
2 – Protests and Pressures
Some activists, BDS organizations, and groups in France and other countries have accused Carrefour of supporting Israel “directly or indirectly,” or participating in activities established in occupied Palestine.
For example, there have been reports that Carrefour would open stores in the areas of “Judea and Samaria” (meaning the disputed West Bank areas) or collaborate with companies active in these regions. (2)
3 – Carrefour’s Reaction to these Pressures
The company has stated that it will not open any stores in the occupied West Bank territories (Judea and Samaria). (3)
They have also stated that their decisions are primarily based on their business plan rather than political influences or pressure from pro-Palestinian organizations. (4)
4 – Consumer Pressure / Actions by Communities
In some countries like Jordan, Carrefour faced pressure from consumers due to allegations of supporting Israel. In November 2024, Carrefour announced that it would close all of its stores in Jordan, which some media outlets linked to a response to consumer boycotts.
Within France, certain groups have also called for a boycott of Carrefour, partly due to reports alleging the “provision of food packages to Israeli soldiers” while the conflicts were ongoing. (5)
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