A stable model of governance
Published on 3/3/2023
Updated on 4/4/2025
A clear objective: guarantee independence and continuity
Since its creation, SILAB’s foundational value has been independence. This genuine key factor fuels the virtuous circle: independence - growth - profitability.
Year after year, this model has proven its effectiveness: SILAB knows how to adapt, surprise, change its processes and position itself as a strategic supplier of its main customers.
This explains why Mr. Paufique, its founder, decided to improve its governance while keeping this model he holds dear to guarantee the continuity of the company.
A new organization synonymous with continuity
A management board
Operational management of the company has been given to the former management committee that is now the management board.
Its president is Brigitte Closs-Gonthier, with the company for more than 30 years.
“Our deepest desire is to guarantee the continuity of our strategic choices and our values so that SILAB’s identity will endure.”
A supervisory board
Since 2025, Xavier Gaillard has been Chairman of the supervisory board. He is surrounded by Anne Paufique, Vice-Chairman, and Marie Adelice Eguia, Jean-Christophe Eguia, Jean-Louis Nesti, and Nathalie Tholoniat.
General assembly of shareholders
SILAB is a 100% family-owned company. Members of the Paufique family remain firmly committed to the project via the general assembly of shareholders.
| General meeting of shareholders |
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| Supervisory board |
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| Management board | |
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| Brigitte Closs-Gonthier Chief Executive Officer General Manager - R&D, Quality, Communication |
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| Jean-Philippe Cosson General Manager - Sales, International Subsidiaries, CSR |
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| Florence Giner-Meilhac Purchasing, Finances, Risk and Compliance, HR & IT |
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| Dominique Muller General Manager - Technical Operations |
Every effort is made so that SILAB’s identity endures. This new organization, synonymous with stability and longevity, will allow SILAB to continue its development.