Our governance

Audrey Montécatine is a recognised professional in the field of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). She joined Viparis in 2013 as HR and CSR Executive Director. Prior to joining Viparis, she worked for Chronopost for 9 years in a variety of HR-related roles, taking on challenges in labour relations, legal and talent management. At Viparis, Audrey Montécatine oversees a wide range of key areas, from recruitment and payroll to training, social relations and communication. Her role also involves organisational management, risk management, sustainable development and general services.

Christophe Thomas has been Director of Sites and Operations at Viparis since 2016. He joined Viparis when it was created in 2008, where he held the position of Director of Operations, before also taking charge of the Sites Department, which includes the Security/Safety Department, the Technical and Works Department, and the Logistics and Purchasing Department.

Before joining Viparis, Christophe Thomas spent the first part of his career in the retail sector, where he held various operational positions (Site Director, Regional Director) within three successive groups: Carrefour, Fnac and Go Sport.

Laurent Chiron joined Viparis in 2001 as Executive Director in charge of Viparis Développement. The aim of this department is to accelerate Viparis' development and broaden its field of action by enhancing the value of Viparis' expertise through support and consulting, by promoting the emergence of large-scale content and events in the fields of culture, experience, sport and eSport, and by exploring new areas for expansion, both in France and abroad.

Matthieu Buronfosse was named Executive Director of the Sales and Marketing Division on 1 February 2023. A graduate of ESC Montpellier and ESCP, he has spent his career managing and developing portfolios of major national and international accounts in a variety of sectors, including 10 years with COMPASS Group. In 2014, he joined the Lyovel Group as a member of the Executive Board and a shareholder, with responsibility for the Group's development and customer loyalty. Between 2019 and 2021, he will take it in turns to head up the ONET and ELIOR Services Groups' sales departments. Before joining Viparis, he was Director of Operations at Popchef, a foodtech start-up.

On 23 August 2022, Stéphane Schebat joined Viparis as Executive Director in charge of Finance and Investments. Previously Deputy Director of Development at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, she has previously worked in an international environment. Her experience in developing real estate projects, large-scale digital projects, setting up and negotiating joint ventures and all aspects of finance is a great addition to Viparis.