Ingenico Group announced on board of directors request, Philippe Lazare has stepped down from his Chairman and Chief Executive Officer mandates to enable a smooth management transition in the interests of Ingenico Group. On the proposal of the compensation, appointments and governance committee, the Board of Directors has decided to dissociate the functions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Bernard Bourigeaud, Independent Director since April 29, 2016, has been appointed Chairman of the Board.

Nicolas Huss, previously Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. He has also been appointed as Board Member for the remainder of Philippe Lazare's mandate. Bernard Bourigeaud is the founder of ATOS, a company he led for 17 years.

He was previously head of Deloitte in France and pursued an international career with PW and Continental Grain in the UK and elsewhere. November 5, 2018, he is an investor, consultant and associate professor at HEC business school. Nicolas Huss joined Ingenico Group in July 2017 as Executive Vice-President in charge of Strategy and Performance.

In September 2017, he is appointed Executive Vice-President in charge of the Retail business unit. In July 2018, he is appointed Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), a role in which he oversees the management of Ingenico's two business units: ‘Retail' and ‘Banks & Acquirers', as well as the organization of the North American entity. Nicolas Huss, 54 years old, has a deep understanding of and experience in the payment industry, and a proven track record in the management of international teams.