About Jacques Biot
Born 1952. Jacques Biot is a French entrepreneur, engineer, lobbyist and official.
Jacques Biot (born 6 December 1952) is a French engineer, businessman, lobbyist for pharmaceutical companies and academic administrator. He served as the president of the École Polytechnique between 2013 and 2018.
Early life Jacques Biot was born on December 6, 1952, in Lyon, France.
Biot was educated at the Lycée Ampère and the Lycée du Parc in Lyon.
Career Biot served in the Corps des mines in Languedoc-Roussillon from 1977 to 1980. He also served as the vice president and director of Guerbet. As a result, he established a centre for start-ups and oversaw the expansion of Paris-Saclay.
In October 2018, he was appointed director of Huawei France.
Personal life Biot is married, and he has three daughters.
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Who is Jacques Biot?
French engineer and lobbyist
When was Jacques Biot born?
Jacques Biot was born on 6 December 1952 in 6th arrondissement of Lyon.
What is Jacques Biot's occupation?
Jacques Biot is an entrepreneur, engineer, lobbyist and official.
What nationality is Jacques Biot?
Jacques Biot is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacques Biot. https://biography.guide/jacques-biot/
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