Charles Christory (SKEMA 2008) tops the Choiseul Hauts-de-France 2026 ranking

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Le Fourgon, Charles Christory has established himself as one of the leading entrepreneurs driving the circular economy in the Hauts-de-France region. Founded in 2021, his company has brought the deposit-return system back into the spotlight through a home delivery model for drinks and everyday products packaged in reusable containers.

A graduate ranked second

As head of Groupe Baron, Stéphanie Baron oversees the development of a family-owned industrial company specialising in the design and manufacture of technical equipment for strategic sectors including energy, industry and defence.

At national level, Anne-Laure Bardou (SKEMA 2009), Legal Director at Thales, has been named among the 40 Making the Future of Law, a ranking that highlights professionals helping to shape the evolution of the legal sector (read our interview).

Meanwhile, Mahel Abaab-Fournial (SKEMA 2011), an executive at Dassault Systèmes, features in the 2026 edition of the Choiseul 100, the benchmark ranking recognising the young decision-makers shaping the future of the French economy.