Marie Godard-Pithon, an IFP School graduate, has been awarded the National Order of Merit

3 August 2026
Guy Sidos and Marie Godard-Pithon

Marie Godard-Pithon, a 2008 graduate of the IFP School’s RIG program and Deputy CEO of CIPLAN Cimento, the Brazilian subsidiary of the Vicat Group, was awarded the insignia of Knight of the National Order of Merit on Friday, July 24, in Paris.

 

Presented by Guy Sidos, Chairman and CEO of the Vicat Group, this distinction recognizes an exemplary international career marked by a constant commitment to industry, innovation, and the ecological transition.

 

Through her responsibilities at CIPLAN Cimento, Marie Godard-Pithon is contributing to the transformation of the cement industry, particularly in the areas of decarbonization, industrial innovation, and sustainable development.

 

IFP School is proud to count among its graduates such a dedicated professional, whose career illustrates the ability of its alumni to support major industrial and energy transitions.

 

The School is also delighted to benefit from her commitment as a member of its Advisory Board.

 

Congratulations to Marie Godard-Pithon on this outstanding honor!