Pierre Yves Chabrol
About Pierre Yves Chabrol
Pierre Yves Chabrol serves as the Finance Director for Europe at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2007. He has extensive experience in financial management across various regions, including Europe and South America.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Pierre Yves Chabrol serves as the Finance Director Europe at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2007. He operates from the Grenoble Area in France and has been instrumental in overseeing financial operations across multiple European countries, including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK. Chabrol has led the European Finance Department for over 16 years, showcasing his long-term commitment and leadership within the organization.
Professional Background
Chabrol has a diverse professional background in finance. Prior to his role at Stepan Company, he worked at Cargill as the Controller for the Malt Division Europe from 1995 to 1998. He also held the position of CFO for South America and Turkey at Sodexo from 2003 to 2007, managing financial operations across several countries including Argentina, Brazil, and Turkey. Earlier in his career, he worked at PwC as a Supervisor Audit from 1991 to 1995 and served as Directeur Financier at Habitat from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Training
Pierre Yves Chabrol has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied at the EOR Reserve Officer Military Academy of Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan and completed the Executive Training Program for Senior Executives at INSEAD, achieving TGM in 2011. He holds an Accounting Degree from DECF and a Master in International Management from EBS Paris, where he studied across Paris, London, and Madrid. Additionally, he has been studying General Management and Cultural at APM Association Progres du Management since 2009.
Financial Expertise
Chabrol has extensive experience in managing a variety of financial functions. His expertise includes financing, accounting, cash management, payroll, controlling, IT, and legal aspects of finance. This broad skill set enables him to effectively oversee financial operations and ensure compliance across the regions he manages.