Former CEO of Carrefour Daniel Bernard dies at the age of 80
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Daniel Bernard, former CEO of Carrefour from 1998 to 2005, has died at the age of 80. Under his leadership, the group became the world's second-largest distributor.
Daniel Bernard led Carrefour between 1998 and 2005.3,2,1 He died on the night of 4-5 August 2026 at the age of 80.3,2,1 Her disappearance follows a long illness.3,2,1
Under his leadership, Carrefour accelerated its international expansion.2,1 The group became the second largest distributor in the world during this period.2,1 Carrefour was then the second largest distributor in the world behind Walmart.1
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