Christian Masset

Christian Masset (; born 23 January 1957) is a French senior civil servant and diplomat who served as ambassador of France to Japan (20112014) and Italy (20172023).

Biography Christian Masset studied at the Sciences Po (Paris Institute of Political Studies) and at the École supérieure des sciences économiques et commerciales (ESSEC). He graduated among the top of his class at the École nationale d'administration (ENA), and opted for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Career He has held various positions in the Central Administration (including the Directorate of Economic Affairs) and in the Diplomatic Network of London (1987–1989), Pretoria (1991–1994), Brussels (Permanent Representation of France to the European Union) (1994–1997, then 2002–2007 with Pierre Sellal), and Rome (1999–2002).

From 1997 to 1999, he was a member of the government cabinet of Hubert Védrine, then Minister for Foreign Affairs, alongside Pierre Sellal, head of the cabinet.

In 2009, he was responsible for creating the Directorate General for Globalization, Development, and Partnerships (DGM), then in 2014, Secretary General of the Ministry.

In September 2017, Christian Masset was appointed Ambassador of France to Italy, succeeding Catherine Colonna.

Since 2016, he has held the lifetime dignity of Ambassador of France, and since 12 July 2023, he has been a counselor at the Court of Auditors.

Personal life Christian Masset is married and has three children. He speaks: French, Italian, English, Spanish, and German.

Publications

Honors Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy – 2023