15 February 2022

VERALLIA ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF JULIE BASTIEN AS DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Verallia has today announced the appointment of Julie Bastien as Director, Corporate Communications.

As part of her duties, Julie Bastien will be in charge of external, internal and digital communications as well as media relations for the Group. In liaison with the international subsidiaries, she will also manage communication around the Purpose, “Re-imagine glass for a sustainable future”, the cornerstone of the Group’s strategy.

“We are delighted to welcome Julie to Verallia. She will bring her extensive experience in communications and public affairs. Her arrival reflects our ambitions to develop our reputation and know-how worldwide”, said Mathilde Joannard, VP Human Resources in charge of Communications and CSR.

Julie’s expertise and in-depth knowledge of communications will be a major asset in implementing our strategy and enhancing the value of our purpose to all our stakeholders,” said Michel Giannuzzi, Chairman and CEO of the Group.

Julie Bastien, 41, joins Verallia after 15 years of experience in communications and public affairs, acquired in several large international groups in the industry and services sectors. She began her career at Airbus in 2004 as a communications officer before joining Engie from 2005 to 2009, first as a regulatory affairs officer and then as Chief of Staff to the Director of Major Infrastructures. In 2009, she joined Storengy (a subsidiary of Engie) as Head of Communications, where she supervised internal and external communications. Director of Communications at Raja, the European leader in packaging, from 2015 to 2016, she continued her career at Fraikin as Director of Corporate Communications and Digital Strategy from 2017 to 2021. Julie Bastien holds a Bachelor’s degree in public law from the University of Bordeaux IV, and a Master’s degree in European law from the University of Hamburg (Germany). She also holds a postgraduate degree in Public Affairs from the Institute of Political Studies of Strasbourg.

She will report to Mathilde Joannard, VP Human Resources, in charge of Communications and CSR.

Verallia announces the appointment of Julie Bastien as Director, Corporate Communications
15 February 2022
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