Thierry Breton
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Thierry Breton is a French businessman and politician who is currently the CEO of the IT firm Atos
. He was the French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry
in the governments of Prime Ministers Jean-Pierre Raffarin
and Dominique de Villepin
, Jacques Chirac
being the President de la Republique.
of Paris. He married Nicole-Valérie Baroin in 1981 and they have three children: Constance (1984), Alexandre (1985) and Severine (1988). He received a masters degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Supélec and later graduated from the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN).
He served as board member of:
AXA; La Poste; DEXIA BANQUE; RODHIA; SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC; THOMSON SA (Chairman& CEO); FRANCE TELECOM (Chairman & CEO); ORANGE PLC (Non executive Chairman); BOUYGUES TELECOM; GROUP BULL (Vice Chairman & CEO).
between 1997 and 2002. Turning around the company, he obtained worldwide recognition for achieving significant improvement in the group's financial performance within a short term. The market capitalisation of the company rose from 1FF up to 100 billions FF over his term.
(2002–2005) and turned around vigorously the situation, while diminishing the huge indebtness of the company from 70 billions down to 32 billions Euros under his mandate.
, until 18 May 2007, replaced by Jean-Louis Borloo
.
, formerly Atos Origin.
where he teaches Leadership and Corporate Accountability (LCA).
He is an officer of the Légion d'honneur
and a commandor of the Ordre National du Mérite
. He has also been a member of Le Siècle
.
ATOS
ATOS is a high density railway transport management system of an unprecedented scale. The system has been continuously built up in stages after the online operation of its first station commenced in 1994 and successfully operating since then...
. He was the French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry
Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry (France)
The Minister for the Economy, Industry and Employment , or Minister of Finance for short, is one of the most prominent positions in the cabinet of France after the Prime Minister....
in the governments of Prime Ministers Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a French conservative politician and senator for Vienne.Jean-Pierre Raffarin served as the Prime Minister of France from 6 May 2002 to 31 May 2005, resigning after France's rejection of the referendum on the European Union draft constitution. However, after Raffarin...
and Dominique de Villepin
Dominique de Villepin
Dominique Marie François René Galouzeau de Villepin is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 31 May 2005 to 17 May 2007....
, Jacques Chirac
Jacques Chirac
Jacques René Chirac is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007. He previously served as Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988 , and as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.After completing his studies of the DEA's degree at the...
being the President de la Republique.
Early life
He was born in the XIVe arrondissementXIVe arrondissement
The 14th arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France....
of Paris. He married Nicole-Valérie Baroin in 1981 and they have three children: Constance (1984), Alexandre (1985) and Severine (1988). He received a masters degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Supélec and later graduated from the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN).
Manager
He began his career as an entrepreneur in New York where he created a software company (FORMA SYSTEMS).He served as board member of:
AXA; La Poste; DEXIA BANQUE; RODHIA; SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC; THOMSON SA (Chairman& CEO); FRANCE TELECOM (Chairman & CEO); ORANGE PLC (Non executive Chairman); BOUYGUES TELECOM; GROUP BULL (Vice Chairman & CEO).
Thomson
He was the Chairman and CEO of ThomsonThomson SA
Technicolor SA , formerly Thomson SA and Thomson Multimedia, is a French international provider of solutions for the creation, management, post-production, delivery and access of video, for the Communication, Media and Entertainment industries. Technicolor’s headquarters are located in Issy les...
between 1997 and 2002. Turning around the company, he obtained worldwide recognition for achieving significant improvement in the group's financial performance within a short term. The market capitalisation of the company rose from 1FF up to 100 billions FF over his term.
France Telecom
He was the chairman and chief executive officer of France TélécomFrance Télécom
France Telecom S.A. is the main telecommunications company in France, the third-largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. It currently employs about 180,000 people and has 192.7 million customers worldwide . In 2010 the group had revenue of €45.5 billion...
(2002–2005) and turned around vigorously the situation, while diminishing the huge indebtness of the company from 70 billions down to 32 billions Euros under his mandate.
Minister of Finance
He was appointed on 24 February 2005, replacing Hervé GaymardHervé Gaymard
Hervé Gaymard is a French politician and a member of UMP conservative party. He served as the country's Minister of Finances from 30 November 2004 until his resignation on 25 February 2005....
, until 18 May 2007, replaced by Jean-Louis Borloo
Jean-Louis Borloo
Jean-Louis Borloo is a French politician, and was the French Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Town and Country Planning between 2007 and 2010.-Professional résumé:Education...
.
Atos Origin
Since 16 November 2008, he is the active chairman and CEO of Atos S.A.ATOS
ATOS is a high density railway transport management system of an unprecedented scale. The system has been continuously built up in stages after the online operation of its first station commenced in 1994 and successfully operating since then...
, formerly Atos Origin.
Author
He is the author of many books about information technology and economy, and co-author of a novel about cyberspace.Academic career
He is currently a Professor at Harvard Business SchoolHarvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
where he teaches Leadership and Corporate Accountability (LCA).
He is an officer of the Légion d'honneur
Légion d'honneur
The Legion of Honour, or in full the National Order of the Legion of Honour is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the Consulat which succeeded to the First Republic, on 19 May 1802...
and a commandor of the Ordre National du Mérite
Ordre National du Mérite
The Ordre national du Mérite is an Order of State awarded by the President of the French Republic. It was founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle...
. He has also been a member of Le Siècle
Le Siècle (think tank)
Le Siècle is an elitist bi-partisan think tank in France. Its members are French intellectuals, politicians, chief executives, and artists.-Overview:It was founded by Georges Bérard-Quélin in 1944....
.