Born in 1948
Graduated from the Institut d'études politiques in Paris
1977-1981: Journalist
1981-1989: Prime minister´s department for information (Service de l´information et de diffusion SID), followed by technical advisor
1990-1993: Special advisor to Michel Delebarre, Minister of infrastructure, civil service and administrative reforms
1993-1995: Special advisor to the French President
1995-1998: Seconded to the European Commission as national expert, followed by special advisor then spokesman for E dith Cresson, European Commissioner for research and education
1998: Air France
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications
