Daniel Roullier & family

Early Life

Daniel Roullier was born on November 14, 1935, in Landébia, France, and grew up in Saint-Malo, a city with a rich maritime history. With only a basic education, Roullier started his career with the vision to develop sustainable solutions for agriculture.

Rise to Success

In 1959, Roullier acquired a seaweed deposit near Saint-Malo. He established Timac (Transformation Industrielle du Maërl en Amendements Calcaires) to convert marine limestone (maërl) into a soil conditioner. Within a decade, Timac became a market leader. Roullier expanded into fertilizers, animal feed, and agro-food products. The company now operates in various countries.

Key Business Strategies

Roullier's business model centers on expert consultations to farmers, providing tailored recommendations. This approach aimed to optimize plant nutrient uptake while avoiding soil saturation. Groupe Roullier expanded internationally, including the acquisitions of the Magnesium do Brasil and Timac Agro. The Group also invested in research and development, including the creation of NUWEN, a subsidiary specializing in algal and marine ingredients for cosmetics and health nutrition.

Philanthropy

The Roullier Endowment Fund supports socio-economic research in sustainable agriculture. The fund supports projects where farmers, solidarity, and environmental respect are essential considerations.