Lafarge Africa Appoints Mrs Virginie Darbo as a Non-Executive Director

The Board of Lafarge Africa Plc has appointed Mrs Virginie Darbo as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 11th, December 2020.

The appointment was after Mr. Olivier Guitton, a non-executive director, announced his resignation from the company’s board effective from December 10th.

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Profile of Mrs. Virginie Darbo

Mrs. Virginie Darbo (French) is currently the Head of Finance, Middle East & Africa at the LafargeHolcim Group.

She is a high caliber CFO with 24 years of international experience, dealing with complex environments in various finance positions.

Virginie has worked with the LafargeHolcim Group for a period of 17 years, during which she led five strategic assignments across France, China, Russia, and Algeria.

She had occupied various positions as Chief Financial Officer, Algeria; Chief Financial Officer, Russia; Project Controller, Russia; Internal Control Director, China and Asia among others.

Virginie has extended experience in crisis management. She is a change agent, greatly contributing to digital and commercial transformation, with exceptional skills in dealing with delicate situations and strategic issues. She is an inspirational leader and talent developer, managing multi-cultural teams with empathy, passion and drive.

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