Orange Confirms Frédéric Sanchez as Chairman Following Shareholders’ Meeting
This previous plan enabled Orange to strengthen its position as a leader in telecommunications in Europe and across all its markets.
The Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of Orange was held on 19 May 2026 in Paris. The meeting was chaired by Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and was attended by Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors.
This annual meeting was an opportunity to highlight the work accomplished by Orange’s teams, to present the strong 2025 results and to recall the launch, at the beginning of 2026, of the new strategic plan “Trust the future”, which is anchored in strong convictions and built on the success of “Lead the future.” This previous plan enabled Orange to strengthen its position as a leader in telecommunications in Europe and across all its markets. The key role of Jacques Aschenbroich as Chairman of the Board of Directors, whose term was coming to an end, was acknowledged, as well as his continued commitment to the Group.
Voting Results
All resolutions recommended by the Board of Directors were voted on and approved by the shareholders. Regarding the implementation of the “Women on Boards” directive for directors representing employees, the Shareholders’ Meeting voted to end the term of Mr. Sébastien Crozier, resulting in the vacancy of his position and his replacement by his substitute, Ms. Hélène Marcy, as a director representing employees. Additionally, the renewal of the terms of two independent directors, Jacques Aschenbroich and Valérie Beaulieu, was approved for a duration of four years.
Appointment of Frédéric Sanchez as Non-Executive Chairman
Following the Shareholders’ Meeting, and in accordance with its decision on 20 March 2026, the Board of Directors confirmed Mr. Frédéric Sanchez as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the remaining duration of his term as a director at the Chief Executive Officer, Christel Heydemann’s side. His director’s mandate runs until the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting that will be held to approve the accounts for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2027. Frédéric Sanchez remains Chairman of the unlisted Fives group.
Frédéric Sanchez expressed his gratitude to Jacques Aschenbroich for his exemplary commitment to the Group throughout his term.
The detailed results of the votes will be available on the Group’s website from the evening of 20 May.
