UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Laurent RICHAUD succeeds Jean-Claude POUXVIEL as regional president

By PR influence Published on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 15:44 AM

On the left Laurent RICHAUD, on the right Jean-Claude PLOUXVIEL ©UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Summary for decision-makers

Laurent Richaud, an engineer by training, has been appointed President of UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine. He has extensive experience in the mineral materials industry and also heads the Garandeau Group, a major regional player since 2008.

His mandate at UNICEM focuses on implementing the Regional Quarry Plan, strengthening the mineral independence of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and developing local partnerships. These actions aim to support the ecological transition and territorial development of the region.

At its general meeting on October 10, 2025, UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine renewed its regional governance. Jean-Claude POUXVIEL, president since 2022, handed over the reins to Laurent RICHAUD, CEO of the Garandeau Group. A transition of continuity, serving a strategic sector for sustainable regional development.

Laurent Richaud, new president of UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine, sets three major priorities for the mineral materials sector

A graduate engineer from Polytechnique and Arts et Métiers, Laurent RICHAUD joined the Garandeau Group in 2005, a major family-owned company based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, before becoming its president in 2008. Involved in trade union activities since 2008, he has chaired the Producers of Aggregates of Nouvelle-Aquitaine since 2022. His appointment as head of the regional UNICEM marks a strong desire to strengthen recognition and understanding of the role of mineral materials in the ecological transition and local development.

His mandate will be based around three main priorities:

Implement the Regional Careers Plan, recently approved by the prefecture,
Consolidate the region's mineral independence,
Strengthen links with territories and stakeholders (elected officials, associations, educational world, etc.).
On the left Laurent RICHAUD, on the right Jean-Claude PLOUXVIEL ©UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine

It will be able to rely on a regional collegiate office, composed of six vice-presidents representing the different colleges of UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine, as well as on the regional presidency of UNICEM committed companies.

With this new presidency, UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine continues its collective commitment to constructive dialogue, better education and responsible management of mineral resources.

Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers

Who is the new president of UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine?

Laurent RICHAUD, a qualified engineer, has chaired UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine since 2022 after a management experience in the Garandeau group.

What are the priorities of UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine's new mandate?

The priorities are the implementation of the Regional Quarry Plan, the consolidation of regional mineral independence, and the strengthening of links with territories and stakeholders.

How is the UNICEM Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional office structured?

The regional office is collegiate and composed of six vice-presidents representing different colleges, in liaison with the regional presidency of UNICEM committed companies.