Nexans announces a new organizational structure, effective from 17th January 2025 under the leadership of Christopher Guérin, Chief Executive Officer. This change is designed to accelerate profitable growth, and aligns with the Group’s ambitions outlined during the recent Capital Markets Day.
The new organization positions the Group for the next strategic cycle, and drives innovation in PWR-Grid and PWR-Connect markets. This region-based structure places strong focus on enhanced customer experience and addresses the evolving needs of clients.
The new Executive Committee encompasses 15 executive members. This leadership team aims to better adapt and reflect Nexans’ business, commercial, and industrial priorities.
Detailed composition of the Executive Committee:
CEO Office:
Christopher Guérin, Chief Executive Officer;
Jean-Christophe Juillard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer;
Vincent Dessale, Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic projects and Key accounts.
Business Segment:
PWR-Transmission, led by Pascal Radue, Senior Executive Vice President PWR-Transmission.
PWR-Grid and PWR-Connect Market Divisions (new):
PWR-Grid, led by Elyette Roux, Executive Vice President PWR-Grid & Accessories;
PWR-Connect, led by Christopher Guérin (interim).
PWR-Grid & Connect Regions (new):
Europe, led by Julien Hueber, Executive Managing Director PWR-Grid & Connect Europe;
South America, led by Luis Ernesto Silva, Managing Director PWR-Grid & Connect South America; (new appointment).
Middle East & Africa, led by Atilla Kurtis, Managing Director PWR-Grid & Connect Middle East and Africa; (new appointment).
North America, led by Tim King, Managing Director PWR-Grid & Connect North America; (new appointment).
Asia Pacific, led by Donny Yu, Managing Director PWR-Grid & Connect Asia Pacific. (new appointment).
Group Functions:
Chief Financial Officer, Jean-Christophe Juillard;
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary General, Nino Cusimano;
Chief Human Resources and ESG Officer, Séverine Grosjean;
Chief Operations Officer, Vijay Mahadevan (new appointment);
Chief Strategy, Innovation and Digital Officer, Guillaume Eymery (new appointment).
This new organization as Pure player of electrification aims to focus on our strategic customers and improve our innovation capabilities. By aligning our teams, market and geographies with these priorities, we are better positioned to address our customers’ needs and pursue new growth opportunities organically and inorganically.
Chief Executive Officer, Nexans
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- Nexans secures new project under TenneT framework agreement
- The project involves the EPCI of 250 km of HVDC XLPE technology cables for the LanWin 2 offshore grid connection system, transmitting 2GW of offshore wind energy from the German North Sea to the mainland
- This 1 billion euros project strengthens Nexans’ position as a key player in the European offshore wind market.
Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services, has secured the project agreement for LanWin 2, valued at 1 billion euros, under the TenneT frame agreement awarded in May 2023.
This project involves the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of 250 km of 525 kV High-Voltage Direct Current, Cross-Linked Polyethylene (HVDC, XLPE) onshore and offshore export cable systems. The project is part of the development of TenneT’s 2 GW offshore grid connection program in the German North Sea. Commissioning of the project is expected in 2030.
This project highlights Nexans’s ongoing partnership with TenneT, following the BalWin3 and LanWin4 projects announced in March 2024, to develop the infrastructure essential to support Germany and Europe’s renewable energy future.
We are proud to secure this project under the TenneT framework agreement for the LanWin 2 project. This achievement highlights Nexans’ dedication to delivering innovative cable solutions and reliable project execution to support Europe’s energy transition.
EVP, Nexans’ PWR-Transmission Business Group
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Nexans announces today the completion of the sale of AmerCable, a leading manufacturer of electrical power, control and instrumentation cables for harsh environments, to Mattr, for an enterprise value of US$280 million.
The completion of this transaction marks yet another significant milestone in our journey to refocus the Group on electrification and simplify our portfolio. Over the past decade, AmerCable has been transformed into a high-performing business, achieving its full potential under our SHIFT program. We thank our AmerCable colleagues for their dedication and contributions and wish them every success for their exciting next chapter.
CEO, Nexans
The divestiture aligns with Nexans’ long-term strategy and allows the Group to sharpen its focus on its core Electrification business.