Gregory Clerc is the CEO of Castel Group, a position he assumed in 2023 at the age of 39. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its presence across Africa, operating in 22 countries with 23 subsidiaries and 80 production sites. With an annual revenue of €6 billion and more than 40,000 employees, Castel Group is Africa’s leading beverage producer, the number one wine producer in France and Europe, and the third-largest wine producer globally.

Castel Group is organized into three core sectors: beverages (beer, ready-to-drinks, soft drinks, and water), agro-industry (through Somdia), and wine (including Nicolas and Vinatis). Gregory Clerc’s strategic vision focuses on local integration, sustainable practices, and fostering economic development across Africa. His commitment to sourcing ingredients locally and promoting sustainability initiatives, such as glass bottle reuse, is central to the company’s efforts.

As CEO, Gregory Clerc is driving expansion into untapped markets, product innovation, and reinforcing Castel’s environmental sustainability initiatives, while ensuring the company remains a major economic player both in Africa and globally.