New national chief executive of Bureau Veritas UK

Global leader in testing, inspection and certification, Bureau Veritas, has appointed Antoine Giros as country general manager, responsible for its UK and Ireland operations.

He takes over the role from Ken Smith, who now takes up the role of Vice President Sustainability and Safety in the Operational Group for Southern and Western Europe.

In his new role, Giros will focus on improving overall financial performance by leading the definition and implementation of Bureau Veritas’ LEAP2028 strategic plan. This plan aims to drive the company’s business by scaling and expanding its core business, diversifying its service portfolio and capitalizing on emerging growth opportunities.

Giros said about his new appointment: “I’m delighted to be taking on this new role as UK CEO.

“In a rapidly changing world that forces organizations to adapt their models, I strongly believe that Bureau Veritas has a key role to play. Building on the diversity of our portfolio and strong foundations in the UK will benefit all our clients on their transformation journey, as well as all our stakeholders.

“Together with the UK team, I feel happy and proud to contribute to this positive change and I am confident that together we will achieve great successes.”

Laurent Louail, Executive Vice President of Bureau Veritas, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Antoine Giros to the leadership team for Southern and Western Europe.

“With his technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of Bureau Veritas and business acumen, he will drive and lead our future ambitions in the UK and Ireland. His appointment is a testament to Bureau Veritas’ commitment to supporting leadership talent within the organization and driving sustainable global growth for our company.

“I would like to thank Ken Smith for his commitment and achievements as he takes on his new responsibilities at Bureau Veritas and I am confident that with the support of all our colleagues, Antoine and the teams in the UK and Ireland will take our business to the next level, opening a new chapter on our growth path.”