Founder Profile
René Sautier
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is René Sautier?
René Sautier is a founder of Sanofi S.A., which was founded in 2004 with Jean-François Dehecq.
- Company founded
- Sanofi S.A.
- Founded
- 2004
- Co-founders
- Jean-François Dehecq
Background
Elf Aquitaine executive associated with the oil group's move into healthcare in the early 1970s.
Founding Story
René Sautier is credited alongside Jean-François Dehecq with setting up Sanofi as Elf Aquitaine's pharmaceutical arm in 1973. Public records on his later role are limited. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
This profile does not yet cite a source specific to René Sautier. The sources below document the company company rather than the person, so check them against the claims above.
- Sanofi FY2025 Form 20-F (Sanofi S.A.)
- Sanofi Q4 and Full Year 2025 results press release (Sanofi S.A.)