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GS1 France appoints Laura Barnac as executive chair
Published
November 18, 2025
GS1, the international standards organisation underpinning barcode and QR Code technology, has announced the appointment of Laura Barnac as executive chair of its French division.
A specialist in business transformation, Laura Barnac has led projects for groups such as Unilever and LVMH, as well as for mid-cap companies including Daregal. Co-founder of the start-ups Voka and Melco, focused on innovation and marketing, she has also served as an adviser to Bpifrance and Sakina M’Sa, and oversaw Moët Hennessy’s online operations.
A member of the GS1 France Board of Directors since 2019, Laura Barnac now succeeds Didier Veloso, the organisation’s executive chair for the past four years, beginning a tenure that will be marked by the progressive migration from barcodes to augmented QR Codes.
“Laura Barnac has impeccable credentials and a nuanced understanding of the challenges ahead,” say Bertrand de Senneville and Philippe Lemoine, co-chairs of the Supervisory Board of GS1 France. “She has also demonstrated throughout her career a leadership style grounded in listening and the human element, which will help accelerate and amplify the transformation under way.”
Launched in 1973 in the US with the invention of the barcode, and rolled out in Europe in 1977, GS1’s mission is to ensure technological coordination among all players in commerce with regard to product identification tools. The not-for-profit organisation brings together more than 58,000 member companies in France, and over 2 million worldwide.
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Nominal GDP, or GDP at current prices, is estimated to grow at 8.6 per cent to reach ₹345.47 trillion in FY26 against ₹318.07 trillion in 2024-25.
India’s real GDP is estimated to grow at 7.6 per cent to ₹322.58 trillion (~$3.54 billion) in FY26 compared to the first revised GDP estimate of ₹299.89 trillion for FY25 (7.1 per cent growth).
It released the new series of annual and quarterly national accounts estimates with FY23 base.
Real GVA is projected to grow at 7.7 per cent to reach ₹294.40 trillion in FY26 against ₹273.36 trillion in FY25.
Real gross value added (GVA) is projected to grow at 7.7 per cent to reach ₹294.40 trillion in FY26 against ₹273.36 trillion in FY25 (a 7.3-per cent growth rate).
Nominal GVA is estimated to grow at 8.7 per cent to hit ₹313.61 trillion during FY26, against ₹288.54 lakh crore in 2024-25.
Robust economic performance in FY26 is primarily on account of robust real growth observed in the second quarter (8.4 per cent) and third quarter (7.8 per cent).
The manufacturing sector has been the major driver of resilient performance of the economy the consecutive three fiscals after rebasing, a release from the ministry said.
Both private final consumption expenditure and grossed fixed capital formation exhibited more than 7-per cent growth rate in FY26.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
The transition marks the formal handover of executive leadership to President and CEO Keun-Chang (Kevin) Yoon, reinforcing management continuity while preserving the founder’s long-term strategic vision.
Misto Holdings founder Gene Yoon has transitioned to honorary chairman in a planned leadership succession, formally handing executive control to president and CEO Kevin Yoon.
The founder, who expanded the group through the FILA global trademark acquisition and the takeover of Acushnet, will continue guiding long-term strategy as the rebranded Misto focuses on governance and sustainable growth.
Gene Yoon founded the business that would become Misto Holdings in the early 1990s, introducing the FILA brand to the Korean market and later leading a series of transformative transactions. In 2007, the company acquired the global FILA trademark rights through a leveraged buyout, followed by the 2011 acquisition of Acushnet Company, owner of the Titleist and FootJoy brands. The transaction was among the largest cross-border deals in Korea’s consumer sector at the time and significantly expanded the group’s global footprint.
Under his leadership, the company evolved into a multi-brand global portfolio spanning sportswear, golf equipment and apparel, generating approximately USD 3.08 billion in annual revenue.
As Honorary Chairman, Gene Yoon will remain closely engaged with the company, providing guidance on long-term strategy and global portfolio development while supporting management from a broader strategic perspective.
The leadership transition marks a new chapter under President and CEO Kevin Yoon, who has spent nearly two decades in senior roles across the group’s global operations, building deep operational and strategic expertise.
The company’s 2025 rebranding to “Misto” underscores its evolution into a global brand house focused on disciplined capital allocation, enhanced shareholder returns and sustainable long-term growth.
“Building on the founder’s legacy, our priority is to expand our global portfolio, strengthen governance and deliver sustainable value creation,” said Kevin Yoon, President and CEO of Misto Holdings.
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