ENGIE names new managing director for local energy infrastructures in SEA

Jacques Boonen’s appointment was effective this month.

ENGIE has announced the appointment of Jacques Boonen as managing director, Local Energy Infrastructures for ENGIE in Southeast Asia.

According to the company, his appointment was effective 1 August 2025. He succeeds Pierre Cheyron, who has taken on the role of vice president, Marketing & Sales, Local Energy Infrastructures at the Group level, and joins Varun Gujral, country manager for Southeast Asia and CEO of Supply & Energy Management APAC.

Boonen joined ENGIE in 2008 and has expertise in strategy and sustainable transformation. He previously held senior leadership roles across France, Belgium, and North America, including Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for ENGIE France Renewables and CEO of ENGIE Impact.