# Emmanuel Besnier

_French businessman_

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Last updated: 2026-10-30

> Emmanuel Georges Philippe Besnier is a French heir and billionaire businessman. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) and controlling shareholder of Lactalis. As of February 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$24.2 billion.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 September 1970 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Laval ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183#P27))
- **Occupation:** businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183#P106))
- **Education:** Institution de l'Immaculée Conception; ISG Business School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183#P69))
- **Positions held:** supervisory board member ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emmanuel Besnier born?**  
Emmanuel Besnier was born on 18 September 1970 in Laval.

**What positions has Emmanuel Besnier held?**  
Positions held by Emmanuel Besnier include: supervisory board member.

**Where did Emmanuel Besnier study?**  
Emmanuel Besnier was educated at Institution de l'Immaculée Conception, ISG Business School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emmanuel Besnier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Besnier) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1338183](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1338183) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Emmanuel Besnier". DigiNepal. Last updated 30 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emmanuel-besnier. Retrieved 6 November 2026.