Henri Lachmann

Henri Lachmann (born September 13, 1938) is a French business executive. He served as chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric from 1999 to 2005.

Career Born in Colmar, Lachmann graduated from HEC Paris in 1961, becoming a chartered accountant. He began his career at Arthur Andersen as an auditor, before being promoted as director of the accounting audit department.

In 1970, he became the head of planning of Strafor, before becoming its president in 1981.

During his tenure, he restructured the company, closing steel mills and developing the office supply activity. In 1990, he also oversaw the merger with Facom.

He stepped down from executive responsibilities in 2005, while remaining the head of the company's supervisory board.

Awards and recognition Doctor Honoris Causa of the Grenoble École de management (2008)