David Couturier Partner

Professional Background

David is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, specialized in audit and advisory services for the agricultural and agri-food sectors. He is a Chartered Accountant (Commissaire aux Comptes) and holds a degree in agronomy (“diplômé de l’Agro”).

He began his career at Mazars in 1999, where he developed expertise in audit and consulting for both listed and non-listed groups, particularly in agriculture and agribusiness.

He became a Partner in 2010 and was appointed Co-Head of the Agro-Food sector practice, also contributing to the development of the Bordeaux office (created in 2012).

Agri-Food Sector Expertise

David co-leads the Agri-Food industry practice, working with a multidisciplinary team supporting both large corporates and mid-sized companies (ETIs).

He advises clients across a wide range of activities, including:

  • Audit and statutory assurance
  • Corporate finance and transaction services
  • Valuation and financial analysis
  • Biological asset accounting treatment
  • Commodity risk management
  • Internal control and financial governance

Advisory Focus

He supports companies in the agricultural, farming, and agri-food value chain, helping them address:

  • Financial risk management
  • Commodity price volatility
  • Financing and treasury challenges
  • Operational and accounting complexities specific to biological assets
  • Strategic transformation and growth

Areas of Expertise

  • Agribusiness & Agri-Food Audit & Advisory
  • Commodity Risk Management
  • Corporate Finance & Valuation
  • Biological Asset Accounting
  • Treasury & Financial Risk Management
  • Internal Control Systems
  • Listed & Non-listed Group Audit
  • Sector Development (Agri-Food / Agriculture)

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