GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the appointment of Jean-Benoît Devauges as Group General Counsel. In his new role, Devauges will become a member of the Group’s Management Board, chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of GEODIS.
Additionally, he will join the Executive Board alongside Lombard and David-Olivier Tarac.
Devauges brings a wealth of experience to GEODIS, having held senior legal positions in various international organizations. He began his career at the renowned international arbitration firm Lazareff & Associés. In 2000, he transitioned to Renault’s legal department as a corporate lawyer, where he quickly rose through the ranks.
In 2006, he joined Nissan’s global legal department in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to Nissan North America in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2008.
In 2011, Renault appointed Devauges as deputy to the group general counsel, giving him responsibility for partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
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In 2017, Renault promoted Devauges to General Counsel, and in 2019, they also appointed him Secretary to the Board of Directors. Since 2023, he has served as General Counsel and Head of Legal Affairs, Ethics, and Corporate Governance at MEDEF, the French business confederation.
Devauges holds postgraduate diplomas in international business law from the University of Paris I and in E.U. law from the University of Paris II. He is admitted to practice law in France.
With his extensive legal and corporate experience, Devauges is set to play a key role in strengthening GEODIS’s governance and legal strategy as the company continues to expand its global reach.
Earlier in January 2025, GEODIS appointed Marc Vollet as Executive Vice-President of the company’s European Road Network Line of Business. He will also join the Group’s Management Board, chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of GEODIS.
GEODIS is a leading worldwide provider of customized transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain solutions. With nearly 53,000 employees and a network covering close to 166 countries, GEODIS recorded €11.6 billion in revenue in 2023. Read more about GEODIS here.
GEODIS, a world leader in the transport and logistics sector, has launched a new fleet comprising eleven Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, particularly the adoption of biofuel is another sign of GEODIS’ firm commitment to reducing its carbon footprint globally, while further maintaining operational efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions for customers.
GEODIS has set targets of a 42% reduction in the GHG emissions generated by its fleets of vehicles and its buildings (Scopes 1 and 2) and a 25% drop for the carbon intensity of subcontracted container shipping, road, and rail operations (Scope 3) by 2030; both compared to the base year 2022. The current initiative in the UAE aligns with GEODIS’ broader strategy to commit to a process of such reductions through a science-based approach (Science Based Targets – SBT), in line with the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5° C.
The new fleet, consisting of two ten-ton and six six-ton trucks along with three fifty-foot tractor-trailers will utilize biofuel. Biofuel emits less CO2 compared to diesel. The fleet will serve customers in the high tech, retail, pharma, automotive and industrial sectors, providing freight transportation services from pick-up and delivery to and from airport locations, warehouses and retail stores in the Middle East.
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Chris Cahill, Managing Director, GEODIS Middle East and India Subcontinent, said: “Relying on a new fleet of trucks is a critical component of our growth strategy for the Middle East region. This initiative not only underscores our commitment to sustainability but also enhances our capacity to meet the evolving needs of our customers. By integrating sustainable transportation and technologies into our operations, we are positioning GEODIS as a leader in responsible logistics and paving the way for future growth and innovation in the region.”
Over recent years GEODIS has made significant investments in the Middle East region by expanding its presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. GEODIS offers a full range of end-to-end supply chain solutions from freight, customs brokerage, contract logistics to project logistics throughout these countries.
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