Verallia appoints Cristina Riesgo as CFO

Company Overview - Verallia has appointed Cristina Riesgo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Nathalie Delbreuve [1] - The company operates 35 glass production sites across 12 countries, employing nearly 11,000 people [6] Leadership Experience - Cristina Riesgo brings over 20 years of financial experience from various international companies, starting her career at General Electric (GE) [1][2] - At GE, she held several global leadership roles, including head of controlling, financial planning and analysis leader, and CFO for Supply Chain Factories [2] Recent Role - Prior to joining Verallia, Riesgo served as CFO of the Onshore division at Siemens Gamesa, managing financial operations for a $6 billion (€5.12 billion) business [3] Strategic Goals - Riesgo aims to ensure robust financial governance and drive initiatives for profitable and sustainable growth at Verallia [4] - The company’s CEO, Patrice Lucas, expressed confidence in Riesgo's leadership to support the group's growth plans and strategic objectives, aligning with its purpose to "reimagine glass for a sustainable future" [5] Event Postponement - Due to Riesgo's scheduled start date, Verallia has postponed its Capital Market Day from January 2026 to the third quarter of the year to facilitate her transition [6]