Eric Placidet, MBA
Eric Placidet, MBA
VP Finance & CFO
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Eric Placidet is the VP Finance & CFO of Paris, France-based Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, headquartered in Malvern, PA. Mr. Placidet has held this position at Saint-Gobain since 2019.
Prior to his time at Saint-Gobain, he was the VP Finance & CFO for CertainTeed Corporation from 2018-2019.
Mr. Placidet has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales in Paris with specializations in Finance, Audit, and Controlling.
About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”. In 2024, Saint-Gobain achieved €46.6 billion in sales with 166,000 employees, while spanning locations in 80 countries. Additionally, Saint-Gobain is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Saint-Gobain Corporation, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is the holding company for the U.S.- and Canadian-based businesses of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.