Bertrand Dumazy

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Edenred

Search every verified Bertrand Dumazy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Bertrand Dumazy, Chairman and CEO of Edenred, appeared on BFM Business on July 23, 2026, to discuss the company's first-half results and the reform of meal vouchers in France. He noted that Edenred's net profit declined by 7.5% to €214 million, attributing this to regulatory changes in Italy and Brazil, which he described as a "transition year." Despite the profit drop, the company raised its growth forecasts for the end of 2026. Regarding the meal voucher reform, Dumazy stated that while adapting to new consumption patterns, such as allowing purchases in supermarkets, is positive, "we must maintain limits, otherwise the system serves no purpose." He argued that the system is funded by employers for meals during work hours and should not be extended further. Dumazy also confirmed that Edenred has received expressions of interest from investment funds regarding a potential acquisition, but said no confirmation of such interest has been made.