Danone Prepares for April 24 Shareholders’ Meeting with Focus on Governance and Alignment
Danone has formally convened its combined shareholders’ meeting, scheduled for April 24, 2025, in Paris. The agenda, published alongside supporting documents, reflects the food giant’s ongoing efforts to strengthen corporate governance and shareholder alignment following significant leadership changes in recent years.
The meeting will include a vote on the appointment and reappointment of several directors, including Juergen Esser and Cécile Cabanis. The proposals suggest continuity in leadership while also introducing new perspectives to Danone’s board. Shareholders will also vote on the ratification of Fabienne Dulac’s co-optation to the board, bringing strategic expertise in digital transformation and telecommunications.
The agenda highlights include resolutions on executive remuneration, a recurring topic of interest among investors. The advisory vote on Danone’s 2024 remuneration policy and compensation paid to corporate officers in 2023 underscores a broader industry push for increased transparency and shareholder engagement on governance matters.
In line with evolving sustainability standards, shareholders will also consider the renewal of mandates related to Danone’s social and environmental responsibility efforts. This signals the company’s continued focus on ESG as a core element of its business strategy—a key area of scrutiny for FMCG stakeholders as regulatory and consumer pressure mounts.
Danone is offering shareholders the flexibility to vote by mail, proxy, or in person on the day of the meeting. As part of its digital transition, the company is also providing advance access to conference materials, including the board’s report and details of proposed resolutions, via its investor relations website.
This upcoming shareholders’ meeting stands as a crucial touchpoint for Danone’s financial and strategic roadmap. With corporate governance, executive accountability, and ESG commitments all on the table, the results of the meeting will be closely watched by FMCG investors, analysts, and peers tracking transformational shifts across the sector.