Our governance
The Cooperative is Limagrain’s parent company and its 1,300 farmer members make up the Group’s main shareholders.
Limagrain is unique
Cooperative governance that is unprecedented among worldwide seed leaders
In a landscape of seed companies dominated by large agro-chemical groups, Limagrain sets itself apart with its cooperative mode of governance.
A tandem of farmer Chairman / salaried CEO co-manages the Group
Sébastien VIDAL
Farmer Chairman
Sébastien CHAUFFAUT
Salaried CEO
A company of men and women, not capital
A democratic model, "one person = one vote"
A tandem of elected farmer / salaried top executive is reproduced within each activity
Limagrain’s Field Seeds activity
Unique governance reproduced in Field Seeds
Régis FOURNIER
Salaried CEO of the Field Seeds activity
Eric GRELICHE
Farmer Chairman of the Field Seeds activity
Fields Seeds board members, farmers involved in strategic decisions
Marielle
BOILE
Yannick
CHASSAING
Jean-Luc
PETOTON
Learn more about the Group
Limagrain: an agricultural cooperative and international seed group
Founded in 1965, Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers.
The Cooperative is Limagrain’s parent company. The Group is managed by a tandem of elected farmer Chairman and salaried CEO to encourage a range of viewpoints between Board Members and Top Executives. Decisions in the end are made by farmers.
"Our unique governance model ensures a long-term vision and stability. Farmers benefit from solutions that last."
Sébastien VIDAL, Farmer - Chairman of the Field Seeds Activity
Limagrain’s fundamental values
Boldness
Since its founding, Limagrain pushes back the limits with courage and respect.
Progress
Progress has always been at the core of Limagrain’s mission and convictions.
Perseverance
Our Perseverance is rooted in our cooperative governance.
Cooperation
Limagrain is a company of people and Cooperation is part of our DNA.
To learn more about Limagrain: www.limagrain.com
Limagrain key figures:
1,300 farmer members
more than 9,000 employees with more than 85 nationalities
4th largest seed company worldwide
More than €2,451 billion revenue (IFRS 11) & €775 million from strategic partnerships(1)
€301m invested in research (2)
Subsidiaries in 53 countries
Distribution in 150 countries
(1) Strategic partnerships: AgReliant, AGT, Genective, Seed Co, Soltis, Canterra Seeds, Hengji Limagrain seeds, Carthage Génétique and Prime Seed Co
(2) Sales from seed activities intended for professional markets and including 50% of the activities of AgReliant
