Chaired by independent director and financial expert Gilles Grapinet, the Audit Committee is composed of at least three members appointed by the Board of Directors. It oversees matters related to the preparation and review of accounting and financial information and, since 2024, sustainability information in line with the European CSRD directive.
The Committee ensures the effectiveness of internal control and risk management systems, reviews the financial statements and ensures the relevance of the information provided to shareholders.
Chaired by Anne-Gabrielle Heilbronner, this committee has three main areas of responsibility: nominations and compensation, corporate social responsibility and governance. In this capacity, it makes recommendations to the Board regarding the appointment and compensation of corporate officers. It also reviews the Group’s policies, key priorities and results related to social and environmental responsibility. The Committee ensures proper implementation of the ethics charter and monitors the roll-out of compliance programs. Finally, it confirms the existence of a succession process for company directors and reviews the Group’s social indicators each year, particularly those related to workplace equality and equal compensation.
Chaired by Frédéric Sanchez, this committee reviews the Group’s strategic and technological priorities. It assesses major multi-year investment projects, technological partnerships and the innovation strategy. The Committee also studies Orange’s objectives for innovation and research and how these efforts translate into products, services and uses.
The Board of Directors and its committees undergo an annual evaluation. This process identifies strengths and areas for improvement in the governance framework. The results are presented to the Board and serve as a foundation for the ongoing improvement of governance practices. The quality of the committees’ work and their contribution to Board decisions are regularly acknowledged in these evaluations.
