Jean-Michel Besnier


Jean-Michel Besnier is a French billionaire heir. He is a major shareholder of Lactalis.

Early life

Jean-Michel Besnier was born circa 1968. His father, Michel Besnier, was the CEO of Lactalis from 1955 to 2000. His paternal grandfather, André Besnier, founded the Besnier Group in 1933. He has a brother, Emmanuel Besnier, who is the CEO of Lactalis, and a sister, Marie.

Career

Besnier inherited 100% of Lactalis with his brother and sister. As of 2015, he is worth an estimated US$2.5 billion.

Personal life

He resides in Laval, Mayenne, France.