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2.1 Governance structure and composition of{the{Board of Directors

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The Capgemini Board of Directors has 16 members, including 14 members elected by Shareholders’ Meeting and two members appointed in accordance with the employee representation system. The vast majority of directors are independent, with an almost identical number of male and female directors. Directors are appointed for a period of four years. Directors are appointed by Shareholders’ Meeting, or in the case of employee directors, in accordance with the Company’s bylaws. Further information on the provisions of the bylaws governing the Board of Directors is presented in Section 7.1.17. Composition of the Board – a range of profiles and experience It is the Board of Directors' policy to regularly assess its composition and the various areas of expertise and experience contributed by each of its members and to identify the direction to be taken to ensure the best possible balance with regards to international development and the diversity of the Group's employees, changes in its shareholding base and the various

challenges facing Capgemini. It also ensures that the Board retains a range of experience and nationalities and respects gender balance, while ensuring the commitment of all directors to the Group’s fundamental values. To this end, the work of the Ethics & Governance Committee, chaired by the Lead Independent Director is invaluable. Since the regrouping of the duties of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer in 2012, the composition of the Capgemini SE Board of Directors has changed significantly over time, with the replacement of more than half of its members. The change in the composition of the Board of Directors has enabled the replacement of a large number of its members, increasing the number of independent and female directors and reducing the average age. The Board has also included a representative of employee shareholders since 2012 and two employee representatives since September{2016, further contributing to the range of experience and viewpoints.

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