Michel Besnier

He served as the chief executive officer of the Besnier Group, later known as Lactalis.

Michel Besnier was born on 18 September 1928 in Laval, Mayenne.

[3] Besnier started his career at the family business alongside his father in 1946.

[3] He also acquired Lepetit, Lanquetot, Bridel, Lactel and Roquefort Société.

[3] His success lay in his ability to predict the vast expansion of supermarkets.