Babcock Wanson Group appoints Christophe de Maistre as the new Group CEO, as part of growth strategy

Posted on Friday 5 December 2025

A LEADING international actor for energy transition, supplying equipment and solutions for industrial boiler rooms, Babcock Wanson Group has announced the appointment of Christophe de Maistre as the new group CEO, as part its growth strategy.

de Maistre brings to the group an extensive background in energy management, proven executive experience, and a recognised ability to lead complex organisations through sustained growth and transformation.

He takes over the reins from Cyril Fournier-Montgieux, who has served as Babcock Wanson group CEO since 2005. Under his leadership, the group has reinforced its operational performance, expanded its market presence and undertaken significant development initiatives.

"The appointment of Christophe de Maistre marks the beginning of a new chapter in the group’s development and is expected to bring new momentum to its journey. Christophe joins the Group with a clear mission and a strong conviction: to accelerate the shift towards electric and low-carbon solutions, a core pillar of the Group’s long-term strategy, and to bring its teams and recent acquisitions together as a unified European platform," Babcock Wanson said in a statement.