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TPi MagazineLive & DJ

Areal appoints François Villaret as CEO

September 18

Areal has appointed François Villaret as Chief Executive Officer, formalising a relationship that began when he joined the company as a strategic advisor in July 2025.

Industry & business

Read at TPi Magazine ↗

Also covered by: mondo*dr, Lighting&Sound International

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