EXECUTIVE COMMITEE
Four Comex members enhancing proximity to country CEOs and teams.
Christophe Fond
Christophe Fond shapes the long-term vision of Babilou Family and leads its international development. His role is to ensure sustainable growth while preserving what defines the group: educational excellence, professional commitment and a deep sense of responsibility towards children, families and society.
“Early childhood education is not only about care – it is about building the foundations of more balanced, inclusive and sustainable societies.”
Before joining Babilou Family, Christophe led large international organisations in complex and fast-growing environments, notably at GrandVision in Latin America and later at Sonova Group. These experiences strengthened his ability to scale organisations across countries while keeping people, purpose and impact at the heart of performance.
Morgane Weill
Morgane Weill oversees the group’s core functions: Education & Quality, Human Resources & Culture, Operations, Performance, Marketing and Communication. Her mission is to transform and strengthen Babilou Family by bringing the field back to the center of decision-making and by supporting teams in their daily commitment to children.
“Transforming Babilou Family means empowering our professionals so they can deliver the highest level of quality to every child and every family.”
Morgane began her career at the French General Inspectorate of Finance before holding strategic roles at Carrefour and within the French government. This background enables her to combine strategic rigor, operational excellence and a strong understanding of public, social and educational challenges in early childhood.
Yann Lebourdais
Yann Lebourdais leads the group’s financial strategy and supports its international growth. He ensures that Babilou Family’s development is both robust and responsible, creating the financial foundations needed to invest in people, quality and long-term educational impact.
“Financial strength is a key enabler of responsible growth – it allows us to invest for the long term and stay true to our purpose.”
With over 15 years of international experience, notably within GrandVision and later at Zadig & Voltaire, Yann has led major financial transformations in demanding, multi-country environments. His career reflects a strong ability to align financial performance with business transformation and sustainable growth.
Benoit Lamezec
Benoit Lamezec leads the development and performance of Babilou Family across diverse cultural and operational environments. His role is to ensure the consistency of the group’s educational standards while adapting its model to local realities and expectations.
“Digital innovation and operational excellence only matter if they enhance the experience of children, families and teams.”
Benoit began his career in digital marketing and e-commerce before moving into the hospitality sector with B&B Hotels, where he held several leadership roles in marketing and digital transformation. After joining Babilou Family in 2018 as Marketing, Digital & Technologies Director, he has continuously contributed to strengthening the group’s innovation and growth capabilities.
Morgane Weill
In February 2026, Morgane took on the role of interim CEO for France. She therefore coordinates all local activities
Remko Berkel
Remko Berkel leads the organization with a clear ambition: giving every child the best possible start in life. His role is to ensure safe, inclusive and high‑quality early learning environments while supporting teams in their daily commitment to children and families.
“The choices we make in early childhood education have a lasting impact on a child’s future — especially during the first 1,000 days of life.”
Throughout his career, Remko has worked with teams from diverse cultures and backgrounds, guided by strong values of inclusion and equal opportunities. His experience at GrandVision and Specsavers shaped his ability to bring people together around a shared purpose and create meaningful, long‑term impact through collective leadership.
Lee Galbraith
Lee Galbraith leads with a strong focus on empowerment, excellence and long‑term impact. His mission is to build a culture where teams are trusted and supported, and where high‑quality, accessible early learning environments positively shape communities.
“Early education plays a vital role in shaping lives. Creating the right environment—for children and for teams—is what makes lasting impact possible.”
Lee spent nearly 20 years at Lidl, rising to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations. There, he led large‑scale expansion across the United States and developed high‑performing teams rooted in operational discipline and genuine care for people—experience he now brings to purpose‑driven leadership at Babilou Family.
Patrick Gottesleben
Patrick Gottesleben combines strategic vision with a people‑centered leadership approach. His role is to create the right conditions for high‑quality early childhood education by aligning performance, sustainability and digital expertise—always putting children, families and teams first.
“Making a meaningful impact on children’s development starts with supporting the people who care for them every day.”
Patrick joined Babilou Family in February 2026 after leading national and international organizations, notably as Managing Director of ANWR Schuh GmbH and VEDES. A former ATP tennis player, he brings a performance‑oriented yet collaborative mindset, grounded in open dialogue, trust and close connection to everyday pedagogical practice.
Jean-Sébastien Briand
Jean‑Sébastien Briand leads with a strong belief in collective growth. His role is to foster inclusive, respectful and high‑quality early learning environments where diversity becomes a shared strength.
“Education begins with learning how to live together. From a very young age, a more open and supportive society starts to take shape.”
With a background in education, youth work and team sports, Jean‑Sébastien has developed a leadership style rooted in cooperation and shared direction. In Luxembourg, where more than 50 nationalities coexist across centers, his vision comes to life daily—focused not only on outcomes, but on the journey taken together.
Christophe Salomon
Christophe Salomon oversees the strategic, operational and financial development of the group in a highly demanding market. His role is to support performance and growth while ensuring strong governance and operational excellence.
“Building sustainable organizations means aligning strategy, operations and people around a shared purpose.”
Christophe brings over 30 years of international leadership experience across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He has held senior roles as CEO, CFO and General Manager within groups such as Stellantis and CFAO / Toyota Tsusho. After contributing to Babilou Family through Group and France Finance, he now applies his expertise to support sustainable development in Switzerland.
Katrien Leten
Katrien Leten leads the organization with a strong sense of purpose and social responsibility. Her role is to ensure that high‑quality early childhood education remains both accessible and sustainable while supporting teams through transformation.
“What gives my work meaning is the very real impact we have on children’s development and on society as a whole.”
Katrien began her career at BNP Paribas Fortis before joining Babilou Family as Development Manager in 2015. Appointed Country Manager in 2017, she led a major transformation of the Belgian organization, shifting the business model toward subsidized nurseries to broaden access for families and secure long‑term impact.
Lama Bechara
Lama Bechara‑Jakins leads Babilou Family’s development across the region with deep commitment and responsibility. Her role is to ensure the highest standards of early education while contributing to the well‑being of children, families and communities.
“Every interaction, every environment and every moment helps shape a child’s future—and the future of our communities.”
A founding member of Babilou Family in the region, Lama has grown the organization to one of the UAE’s largest early education networks. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Nursery Business Group, collaborating with authorities to shape the future of early education. Her early career at L’Oréal and YSL Beauté built her strong strategic and brand leadership foundations.
Benjamin Busse
Benjamin Busse leads with a strong belief in people, purpose and the importance of the early years. His role is to guide teams in delivering meaningful, high‑quality education while creating an environment where professionals can grow and thrive.
“Being part of a child’s early years is something truly special—those moments stay with them forever.”
Benjamin spent over 13 years at Sodexo Group, developing strong expertise in team leadership, P&L management and business growth. He later joined Crèche Attitude, deepening his connection to early childhood education. In 2020, he joined Babilou Family Singapore as COO before becoming CEO.
Catalina Londono Amaya
Catalina Londono is committed to supporting children and families during the earliest and most formative moments of life. Her mission is to create environments where care, learning and emotional well‑being come together to help every child flourish.
“Early childhood lays the foundation for everything that follows.”
Her career lies at the intersection of education and social impact. She served as Advisor at the Colombian Ministry of Education, contributing to national early childhood initiatives, before becoming Social Projects Director at Fundación Compartir. These experiences continue to shape her commitment to building sustainable, high‑quality education systems for children and families.