Denis Defforey

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Denis Defforey
BornJuly 7, 1925 [1]
DiedFebruary 6, 2006(2006-02-06) (aged 80)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forco-founder of Carrefour

Denis Defforey (July 7, 1925 - February 6, 2006) was a French businessman. He was the co-founder of Carrefour, and its chief executive officer from 1985 to 1990. [2]

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References

  1. "Il y a 10 ans disparaissait Denis Defforey, cofondateur du groupe Carrefour, né à Lagnieu". Bugey-Côtière . 6 February 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  2. Lauer, Stéphane (14 February 2006). "Denis Defforey, cofondateur et ancien PDG de Carrefour". Le Monde. Retrieved 10 February 2018.