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Bris Rocher, a French businessman and billionaire, is the current Chairman of Groupe Rocher, a global cosmetics company. He became CEO at age 31 after the death of his grandfather, Yves Rocher, the company's founder. Rocher spearheaded the expansion of the company and has focused on sustainability and ethical business practices, steering Groupe Rocher to become a mission-driven company. He is also known for his role in promoting sustainable business practices within France.
Bris Rocher was born in L'Isle-Adam, France, on October 12, 1978. He is the grandson of Yves Rocher, the founder of the Yves Rocher cosmetics company. As a young man, he initially aspired to be a jazz guitarist.
Bris Rocher's career took a significant turn when his father, Didier Rocher, died in 1994. Following the death of his grandfather in 2009, at the age of 31, Bris Rocher became the CEO of Groupe Rocher. He had previously served as the Vice-President of the company. Before taking on the CEO role, Bris gained experience at Arthur Andersen (now Accenture), where he developed an understanding of financial operations. Under his leadership, Groupe Rocher expanded its brand portfolio and increased its global presence.
As CEO, Rocher focused on consolidating the business and expanding its international reach. He spearheaded the acquisition of Arbonne in 2018. Bris Rocher implemented strategies to replicate the success of the company's mail-order business online. In 2023, he transitioned from CEO to Chairman of the Board, focusing on the company's long-term strategic vision and its commitment to being a mission-driven company.
Groupe Rocher, under Bris Rocher's leadership, has emphasized environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The company is committed to respecting nature and has created the Jardin botanique Yves Rocher de La Gacilly, a botanical garden that is open to the public. In 2019, Groupe Rocher became the first international group to adopt the status of a mission-driven company.
Gained experience in finance at Arthur Andersen.
Appointed Vice-Chairman to restructure the company.
Assumed the role of CEO, leading the company's operations.
Became Chairman and CEO following his grandfather's death.
Bought back shares to consolidate family shareholding
Transitioned to Chairman, focusing on long-term strategy.
Botanical garden open to the public, promoting biodiversity and botanical knowledge.
""The best business models are worthless as long as the fundamentals that ensure the credibility of a company are not respected.""
Focus on environmental sustainability and ethical business practices.
Maintaining the values and vision of the company's founder, Yves Rocher.
Leading the company as a mission-driven organization.
