Max Guazzini elected president of Fondation Brigitte Bardot

Max Guazzini has been elected president of the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, the animal protection organization founded by the former actress. Guazzini, 78, previously served as the foundation's administrator and secretary general since 2020. He also formerly led the NRJ group and the Stade Français rugby club.

Guazzini succeeds Bernard d'Ormale, 85, who had been leading the organization since February. The foundation issued a statement expressing gratitude to d'Ormale for ensuring the continuity of the founder's work during his interim mandate.

The foundation currently manages four refuges and 150 partner pensions, having rescued over 13,000 animals. Its operations include supporting 350 associations in France and conducting activities in 70 countries.