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Castel CEO Gregory Clerc breaks with group's heirs

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Gregory Clerc (centre) visiting Brakina, one of the Castel Group's subsidiaries, in Burkina Faso on 15 October 2025.
Gregory Clerc (centre) visiting Brakina, one of the Castel Group's subsidiaries, in Burkina Faso on 15 October 2025. © Castel Brakina BF

Group founder Pierre Castel's former tax lawyer is extending his control over the beverage empire in Africa, much to the chagrin of the Castel heirs. The dismissal of Alain Castel, the patriarch's nephew, from a key holding company is likely to add fuel to the fire.

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