Emmanuel Besnier

Emmanuel Georges Philippe Besnier (; born 18 September 1970) is a French heir and billionaire businessman. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) and controlling shareholder of Lactalis. As of February 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$24.2 billion.

Early life Emmanuel Besnier was born on 18 September 1970 in Laval, Mayenne, France. His father was Michel Besnier and his mother, Christiane.

He was educated at the Lycée de l'Immaculée-Conception, a Roman Catholic private lycée in Laval.

Philanthropy He donates Euro 200,000 annually to the Francis-Le-Basser football stadium in Laval.

In 2006, he was the recipient of the "Mayennais of the Year" award from the local Rotary Club.

Personal life He married Sandrine, a native of Laval whom he met in high school, at the Basilique Notre Dame in Laval. They have three children. They reside in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. They also live in a château in Entrammes near Laval that he inherited from his father.