2023-08-21 04:31:59
The origin of the group dates back to 1912. That year, a certain François André began his activity in the field of casinos in Ostend, Belgium. He hired his nephew Lucien Barrière in 1951, before making him his sole heir.
When he died in 1962, it was his nephew, Lucien Barrière, who took over the reins of the company and gave it his name, Lucien Barrière Hôtels et Casinos.
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After the death of Lucien Barrière from a heart attack in September 1990, his adopted daughter Diane succeeded him at the head of the group, initiating renovation projects. Alas, in 1995, Diane Barrière-Desseigne was the victim of a serious plane crash which left her quadriplegic.
Her husband, Dominique Desseigne, hitherto notary, will then assist her before succeeding her, following his death in 2001, now sole boss, at the head of the group.
Dominique Desseigne obviously had no intention of handing over right away. The takeover of the group by the new generation nevertheless ended up winning following several years of tension.
Last spring, Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière, 35, was appointed chairman of the Société de Participation Deauvillaise, the group’s holding company.
This summer, alongside the announcement of the agreements with Fimalac, Alexandre’s sister, Joy Desseigne-Barrière, was appointed chairman of the board of directors of the SFCMC group, which includes a casino, three beach hotels and seven restaurants. , but also of the Société immobilière et d’exploitation de l’hôtel Barrière-Le Majestic (a hotel and two prestigious restaurants), replacing his father.
From now on, Dominique Desseigne no longer holds any corporate office. However, he obtained, according to a process validated last April, the title of honorary president.
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