My commitment to the Cooperative is an opportunity to step beyond the boundaries of my own farm, to engage with challenges of a very different nature and on a completely different scale, and to contribute to the functioning of a large organization. The complexity of the issues addressed at Board level and the importance of the stakes require many years of experience. At the same time, the Young Farmers’ Committee brings fresh ideas and a more uninhibited approach that challenges us — for the benefit of everyone. The Cooperative is our common asset, and we have a duty to pass it on to future generations.” 1 AlAIN DEKeTELe Farmer in Rémicourt As a board member, it takes time and energy to absorb a vast amount of information on highly complex topics in a very short space of time. It’s a bit like boarding a high-speed train already in motion. Your perspective changes when you become a board member: beforehand, you mainly see the Cooperative as a service provider — a very practical, day-to-day view. Since then, I’ve realized that governing the Cooperative also means safeguarding its future and meeting all its members expectations — and that’s the hardest part.” 3 CYRIL BaRRoIS Farmer in Villers-le-Tilleul I wanted to get involved in order to enhance and share my knowledge and the experience I have gained through my past involvement with agricultural institutions. A genuine partnership has been built between the board members and VIVESCIA’s management team. Without their expertise, we would not be able to make informed decisions. Our role is to ensure that the specific realities of the profession and the needs of farming operations are properly represented. In terms of governance, this is a real strength — it is as if a publicly listed company had direct insight into its customers and suppliers’ expectations.” 2 NICOLaS PERaRDeL Farmer since 2018 in Francheville Becoming a board member is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover how a large organization really works. There are many decisions to be made, things move very quickly, and significant sums are involved. The challenges are clearly on a completely different scale from those of an individual farm. Fortunately, the meetings are meticulously organized, with files carefully prepared by the Cooperative’s expert teams.” 4 StÉPHANe ScHOUmACHER Farmer in Coeur-de-la-Vallée INTRoDUCING THe FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBeRS eleCTEd At THe 2023 ANd 2024 AGMS 1 2 3 4 5