French cable and electrification group Nexans has appointed Julien Hueber as its new chief executive officer, the company said on Monday, succeeding Christopher Guérin with immediate effect.
The leadership transition is part of a broader effort to generate “new momentum” as the company continues to execute its long-term strategy, first outlined at its most recent Capital Markets Day.
Hueber, 55, currently serves as executive managing director of PWR Grid & Connect Europe, a €2.6 billion business unit comprising 23 manufacturing facilities. He joined Nexans in 2002 and has been a member of the executive committee since 2018.
The board said the appointment follows a comprehensive selection process led by the Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee, with the support of an executive search firm.
Hueber brings operational experience in supply chain and purchasing, as well as international expertise, having previously overseen the company’s operations in China and South Korea.
“His strategic vision for future technologies and strong record of operational excellence make him the ideal candidate to lead the group’s next phase of development,” said Jean Mouton, chairman of the Nexans board of directors.
“I have complete confidence in his ability to lead Nexans in this new phase of focused acceleration, in line with the goals announced during the last Capital Markets Day,” Mouton added.
Guérin, who has led the company since 2018, will remain available to support the leadership transition until 31 October 2025.
The board praised Guérin for his contributions over the past seven years, highlighting his role in shifting the company’s focus toward sustainable electrification.
“He has brought innovation, responsibility and simplicity to the heart of the company, while restoring confidence across teams worldwide,” Mouton said. “His leadership and passion have left a lasting mark on the group and its people.”
Nexans is currently pursuing a transformation strategy aimed at becoming a pure-play electrification player, with an emphasis on energy transition infrastructure and value-added services.
