Daniel Bernard: key obituary facts
Is Daniel Bernard dead? Yes. Daniel Bernard died on August 5, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Daniel Bernard's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Daniel Bernard known for?
He was a French businessman.
More about Daniel Bernard
Born: 18 February 1946.
Gender: male.
Occupation: businessperson.
Nationality: France.
Education: HEC Paris.
Awards: honorary degree of HEC Paris.
Also known as: Daniel Camille Bernard.
Known for: Former chairman, Kingfisher plc.
Daniel Bernard, the French retail executive who chaired Carrefour from 1992 to 2005 and later Kingfisher plc from 2009 to 2017, died on August 5, 2026, aged 80.
Also known as Daniel Camille Bernard, he was a French businessman and graduate of HEC Paris. Before leading Carrefour, he worked in senior roles across hypermarket chains, and his career later took him to the chairmanship of Kingfisher, one of the major periods of his professional life.
He had also been recognized with an honorary degree from HEC Paris.