National Newspaper L’Opinion — Economy / Impact Section · December 8, 2025 · Article by Cécile Desjardins
L’Opinion presents the fourth edition of its Impact Awards, which honor individuals who have made a mark on France in 2025. Thibault Lamarque, founding president of Castalie, serves as a member of the independent jury, having himself been the recipient of the Transition Leader Award in 2024. This dual recognition confirms his place among the leading figures in socially responsible entrepreneurship.
Key takeaways
- Thibault Lamarque, founding president of Castalie, served on the jury for the fourth edition of L’Opinion’s Impact Awards, whose winners were honored on December 9, 2025, at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts.
- He himself had been the recipient of the 2024 Transition Actor Award, an honor given to those who champion environmental or social change.
- The 2025 jury, which was independent and had equal representation of men and women, was chaired by Nicolas Beytout, president and founder of L’Opinion, and comprised ten leading figures in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
- Seated alongside Thibault Lamarque were, among others, Paola Fabiani (founder of Wisecom and vice president of Medef), Sophie Flak (Eurazeo), and Sylvain Reymond (CEO of GIP Les entreprises s’engagent).
- The Impact Awards recognize seven categories, including Inventor of the Year, Visionary, Leader in Transition, and the Grand Prize for Impact—awards that in previous years have been presented to executives such as Cécile Béliot (Bel Group) and Estelle Brachlianoff (Veolia).
- The 2025 gala brought together several guests of honor, including Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, whose restaurant, Pavillon Ledoyen, Castalie .
Source: L’Opinion, Economy / Impact section, December 8, 2025 — article by Cécile Desjardins. Read the original article
