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Xavier Destriau

Xavier Destriau
EVP Chief Finance Officer
ZIM

Xavier Destriau has over 20 years of financial management experience and has served as our Chief Financial Officer since June 2018, applying a global mindset to drive growth and deliver profitability. Previously, Mr. Destriau held various senior positions, gaining more than ten years of international shipping experience with CMA CGM, one of the world’s largest transportation and shipping companies, such as CFO Asia and then Vice President — Head of Group Financing. At CMA CGM, he focused on managing the consolidated group debt and developing a diversified financing strategy with a strong Asian focus. Prior to that, Mr. Destriau served as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for Europe at Honeywell Inc. Mr. Destriau holds a Chemical Engineering degree from CPE Lyon and a Business degree from EM Lyon Business School.

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