Julien Hueber appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nexans to succeed Christopher Guérin

The Nexans Board of Directors has officially appointed Julien Hueber as Chief Executive Officer, ending Christopher Guérin’s seven-year tenure at the helm of the industrial group.

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French industrial group Nexans has announced the appointment of Julien Hueber as Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic shift in its governance. The decision, taken by the Board of Directors, is effective immediately. Former CEO Christopher Guérin will assist with the transition until October 31. The group stated that it aims to initiate new momentum to accelerate the implementation of the roadmap set out during the last Capital Market Day.

An experienced executive from within Nexans

Julien Hueber, 55, previously served as Executive General Manager of PWR Grid & Connect Europe, a division generating €2.6bn ($2.75bn) in revenue across 23 industrial sites. A member of the Executive Committee since 2018, he joined Nexans in 2002. His internal career path includes global responsibilities in supply chain, procurement, and industrial cable operations, as well as significant leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Board of Directors stated that this appointment followed a structured succession process conducted with the support of a leading international recruitment firm. Board members emphasised the alignment of his profile with the company’s strategic ambitions. “Julien combines technological vision with operational rigour,” said Jean Mouton, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

A transition marking the end of a cycle

Christopher Guérin leaves the CEO position after seven years marked by the transformation of Nexans’ business model, focusing on electrification solutions. The Board praised his ability to reposition the group around high value-added activities while maintaining financial strength. Under his leadership, Nexans refocused its operations on strategic segments of the electric value chain.

The leadership transition is expected to be completed by the end of the month. The Board expressed its appreciation for Christopher Guérin, noting “a lasting impact on the group.” This handover reflects a commitment to continuity while reinforcing the execution of targeted growth priorities outlined to investors.

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