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“He is a centralizing Gaullist who wants to see everything and manage everything”: Jean Castex, an iron fist at the head of the SNCF

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Jean Castex dismisses Christophe Fanichet from the head of SNCF Voyageurs to create a new dynamic, illustrating his desire to centralize the management of the group unlike his predecessor.

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Jean Castex succeeded Jean-Pierre Farandou at the head of SNCF, adopting a more centralizing management style.

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“He is a centralizing Gaullist who wants to see everything and manage everything”: Jean Castex, an iron fist at the head of the SNCF

DECRYPTION - His predecessor, Jean-Pierre Farandou, was more of a holding company boss. Conversely, the former prime minister wants to have control over all his subsidiaries. Even if it means shaking up governance.

Jean Castex dismisses Christophe Fanichet and takes control of SNCF Voyageurs

The CEO of the group removes it from its most important subsidiary to “impulse new dynamics and new directions”.

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  • What will be the new directions for SNCF Voyageurs?
  • Will Christophe Fanichet be entrusted with new functions within the group?

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