Xavier de Charentenay

Xavier de Charentenay is an experienced executive who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BIOVEA Energie, a company based in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).26 He brings a wealth of experience to this role, with over 25 years of professional experience in industrial goods and associated services.1

Career Background

Before joining BIOVEA Energie, Xavier de Charentenay held significant positions in other companies:

1. CEO of Citelum: He previously served as the head of the French company Citelum before taking on his current role at BIOVEA Energie in September 2023.27

2. Lafarge Executive: De Charentenay has experience as a former Lafarge executive in East Africa.5

Education

Xavier de Charentenay holds a degree from École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne, which he attended from 1991 to 1994.3

Current Role

As the CEO of BIOVEA Energie, de Charentenay is leading a significant project in Côte d'Ivoire:

• The company aims to provide 46 MW of decarbonized energy to the country.4
• BIOVEA Energie is an Ivorian company owned by EDF (Electricité De France), Meridiam, and the Ivorian fund SIFCA.6

Xavier de Charentenay's appointment as the head of the BIOVEA plant in Ivory Coast represents a strategic move in the energy sector, particularly in the realm of renewable and sustainable energy solutions in Africa.