Total Seeks New Leadership as Tragedy Befalls CEO

Total Seeks New Leadership as Tragedy Befalls CEO

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The transcript discusses Totale's potential appointment of Patrick Pouyan as the new CEO, following the death of Christophe de Margerie. Pouyan currently leads the refining and chemicals division. The UK retail sector is also covered, highlighting a 5% decline in first-half profits and missed analyst estimates. Despite this, full-year earnings are expected to align with forecasts, contingent on Argus's performance during the Christmas trading period.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is being considered for the position of CEO at TotalEnergies?

Christophe de Margerie

Patrick Pouyan

Les Echos

Argus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unfortunate event led to the need for a new CEO at TotalEnergies?

A plane crash

A retirement

A boardroom dispute

A financial scandal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Patrick Pouyan's current role at TotalEnergies?

Chief Operating Officer

Head of Refining and Chemicals

Chief Financial Officer

Head of Marketing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage decline in the UK retail chain's first-half profit?

3%

5%

10%

7%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What period is crucial for the UK retail chain's future earnings?

Christmas trading period

Easter holidays

Summer sales

Back-to-school season