Yves-Thibault de Silguy (born 22 July 1948) is a French and European politician, born in Rennes, France. He served in the Santer Commission and was in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs.[1] He was a member of the Club de l'horloge.[2]
Political career
Before moving to the European Commission in 1995, de Silguy served as chief adviser on European Union affairs to Prime Minister Édouard Balladur from 1993 to 1995.[3] During his time as Commissioner, he managed the introduction of the Euro.
Following the resignation of the Santer Commission, France did not renominate de Silguy.[4]
Later career
In 2000, de Silguy became a member of the Executive Board of Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux and later served as Chief Executive Officer of Suez from 2001 to 2003. He was then Executive Vice-President of Suez from 2003 until June 2006.
Other activities
Corporate boards
- VTB Bank, Independent Member of the Supervisory Council (since 2013)[5]
- Autoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF), Member of the Board of Directors
- Solvay, Member of the Board of Directors (since 2011)
- Sofisport, Chairman of Supervisory Council
- LVMH, Independent Member of the Board of Directors (since 2009)[6]
- Vinci SA, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (since 2006), Chairman of the Board of Directors (2006-2010)[7]
Non-profit organizations
- MEDEF International, Vice-Chairman
References
- ^ "Executive Profile: VINCI SA". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ^ "Silguy, le techno de l'euro". 14 May 1998.
- ^ Tom Buerkle (7 December 1994), France Rejects Call by Bonn on Monetary Union International Herald Tribune.
- ^ Craig R. Whitney (10 July 1999), European Union's Commission Is Revamped After a Scandal; a 'New Era' Is Promised New York Times.
- ^ Yves Thibault de Silguy VTB Bank.
- ^ Board of Directors LVMH.
- ^ Board of Directors Vinci SA.
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