France names new government watchdogs for energy group Engie
France has appointed Cédric Bourillet as government commissioner and Vincent Coissard as deputy government commissioner for Engie, the French energy group. Coissard takes over the deputy post from Alexandre Chevallier. A government commissioner is a state representative who keeps watch on a state-linked company's activities on the government's behalf. The order was signed on 23 October 2026 and published on 3 November 2026.
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What does it mean?
The French state has picked new representatives to keep an eye on Engie on its behalf. Their role is to watch over the company's work for the government.
Who is affected?
Engie and the French state, which oversees the company through these appointed commissioners.
What changes?
Before, Alexandre Chevallier was deputy government commissioner for Engie; now Vincent Coissard holds that post.