Press Release

Chassieu, 22 July 2025 – Chloride Announces Appointment of New CEO, Henri Chignier

Chloride, a leading provider of industrial customized power protection product and service solutions, today announces that Mr Henri Chignier has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 July 2025. Mr Chignier succeeds Mr Benjamin Neumann, who has led the company since June 2024. The Board of Directors thanks Mr Neumann for his dedication and achievements.

Mr Chignier is a seasoned industrial executive with more than two decades of international leadership experience spanning sales, supply chain and operational excellence. His career has included senior executive roles in automotive, aviation, construction, equipment rental, maintenance in organizations across Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia. He holds MSc in Business Administration from leading French institutions.

“I am honoured to join Chloride at a moment when secure, sustainable power is more essential than ever,” said Mr Chignier. “Together with our talented team, I will focus on accelerating innovation, manufacturing and service operational excellence, deepening customer partnerships and driving the growth that will shape the next chapter of Chloride’s 77-year legacy. Chloride will continue to strengthen its product roadmap, expand its global service capabilities and deliver strong financial performance.”

Continuity and immediate focus

  • All current operations, projects and customer commitments will continue without interruption.
  • The existing executive leadership team remains in place, ensuring a seamless transition.

About Chloride
Since 1948 Chloride has been a global leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing industrial UPS systems to secure power supply for critical equipment across industries. From access security points, to turbine lube pumps, to nuclear reactors, Chloride products safeguard people and assets. Headquartered in Lyon France, Chloride is a truly global business working with electrical engineers across the world and having installed base in more than 150 countries. Today, Chloride engineering and consulting teams are developing new innovative solutions to accompany our customers in their energy transition journey and build safer environment for everyone. For more information visit Chloride.com.

 

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