The Liebot Group announces the appointment of Patrice Bondy as Deputy General Manager

Then he will take over as General Manager of the LIEBOT Group on January 1, 2025, upon the retirement of Bruno LEGER, current General Manager of the LIEBOT Group since 2008.

Bruno LEGER will leave the LIEBOT Group after having led the development of the company in France and Europe for 21 years

Bruno LEGER, CEO of the LIEBOT Group, will retire on December 31, 2024. He joined the company in July 2003, as CEO of K•LINE before taking over as CEO of the LIEBOT Group in 2008.

In 2003, the LIEBOT Group recorded a turnover of €163 million. 20 years later, the latter amounts to €860 million and now brings together nearly 4.000 employees from 13 companies spread across 5 European countries.

With André LIEBOT, they will have formed an emblematic duo through the success of K•LINE, which has become the French window leader with €524 million in turnover in 2023, or that of the LIEBOT Group as one of the leading European carpentry groups. ; or through their involvement as president of the aluminum carpentry union (SNFA).

A new General Manager to continue the development of the LIEBOT Group

Patrice BONDY draws on 30 years of experience in the construction world, including 20 in the carpentry sector. As Marketing and Communication Director France, he notably contributed to the emergence of Somfy as a major innovative brand. He also evolved within the FACOM / Stanley group, leading international development missions.

Managing Director of WIBAIE (formerly CAIB), a subsidiary of the LIEBOT Group in CHOLET, since 2015, Patrice BONDY has transformed the company to make it one of the leaders in the distribution of aluminum and PVC windows in France with €120 million in revenue. turnover in 2023. Thanks to its detailed vision of the market and its operational approach, it has acquired great legitimacy among the major building and DIY distribution brands.

For Jean-Pierre LIEBOT, President of the LIEBOT Group: “In a family group, more than elsewhere, the Chairman – Managing Director couple is essential for good governance and great success. In particular, it must share the same vision, the same values, and operate perfectly with confidence. We have been preparing for 1 year with Bruno LEGER. Patrice BONDY has solid and successful experience in the world of carpentry as well as a relevant vision of our markets and the future directions for our Group. This is why I am delighted to form a new pair with Patrice. »