Lagardere chief financial officer Sophie Stabile, 55, has died. The company expressed “their deep sadness” at her passing and “offer their condolences to her family and loved ones.”
CEO Arnaud Lagardère said in a statement: “Having joined Lagardère in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, Sophie Stabile did remarkable work to help the Group bounce back. She also knew how to rally her teams around ambitious projects to optimize financial and operational performance. For several years, she fought courageously against her illness with the same energy. My thoughts and those of the Group’s employees are with her family and loved ones at this very painful time.”