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Raymond Lévy

1927 – 2018

French engineer and general manager (Elf, Usinor then Renault)

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Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 91). Raymond Lévy was a French engineer, business executive and businessperson.

Raymond Lévy (28 June 1927 – 10 October 2018) was a French engineer and business executive. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Renault from 1986 to 1992, guiding the company through a period of restructuring and recovery after the assassination of his predecessor Georges Besse.

Early life and education Lévy was born in Paris in 1927. He studied at the École polytechnique and the Mines Paris – PSL, later earning a Master of Science degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Career Lévy began his career in the French mining administration before moving into industry. He held senior positions at the oil group Elf Aquitaine (vice-president, 1976–1980) and at the steel company Usinor (chairman, 1982–1984).

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École polytechnique, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mines ParisTech
Positions held
Vice-président du Conseil général des mines, President, Président-directeur général, Vice president
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Manager de l'année; Prix Jules Gosselet
Also known as
Raymond H. Lévy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raymond Lévy?

French engineer and general manager (Elf, Usinor then Renault)

When was Raymond Lévy born?

Raymond Lévy was born on 28 June 1927 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Raymond Lévy die?

Raymond Lévy died on 10 October 2018 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Raymond Lévy's occupation?

Raymond Lévy was an engineer, business executive and businessperson.

What nationality was Raymond Lévy?

Raymond Lévy was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raymond Lévy

· Wikidata: Q3421018

· DBpedia: Raymond Lévy

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