Pierre Chaufour (1901-1970)
Dumez
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A graduate of Ecole Central, Pierre Chaufour married Alexandre Dumez's only daughter and was hired by his father-in-law as a works foreman. Upon his father-in-law's death, the took control of the company and proved a great leader. Stranded in Algeria in 1942, he joined the Free French. After the liberation of France, he became honorary chairman of the veterans from his division. Pierre Chaufour died in1970 and his brother André succeeded him to head the company.