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]
Yves-Thibault de Silguy | |
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| European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs | |
| In office 23 January 1995 – 15 September 1999 | |
| President | Jacques Santer |
| Preceded by | Henning Christophersen |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Solbes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1948 Rennes, France |
| Alma mater | University of Rennes Sciences Po, ÉNA |
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