Bernard Attali

Bernard Attali (born 1943) is a French business executive, political advisor and one-time novelist. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Air France from 1988 to 1993. He is a senior advisor to TPG Capital and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Early life Bernard Attali was born on 1 November 1943 in Algiers, French Algeria (now Algeria). His twin brother, Jacques Attali, is an economist and political advisor. He also has a sister, Fabienne.

Career Attali became an advisor to the Court of Audit in 1974; he was promoted to the rank of master advisor in 1991. He oversaw the acquisition of Union de Transports Aériens in 1989 and Union de Transports Aériens in 1992. from 1993 to 1996. He was the vice-chairman of Deutsche Bank Europe Investment Banking from 1999 to 2000.

Attali became an Officer of the Legion of Honour in July 1998.

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