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René Carron

b. 1942

French banker

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About René Carron

Born 1942. René Carron is a French banker.

René Carron (born 1942) is a former president and Chairman of the Board of the French banking group Crédit Agricole.

Biography René Carron was born in Yenne, Savoie on 13 June 1942 where he first worked as a farmer in his hometown.

He started working for Crédit Agricole in 1981, as Chairman of the Yenne Local Bank. From 1983 to 1992, he was President of the Savoy Chamber of Agriculture. He was Savoy District Councillor from 1992 to 1998 and Vice-President of the Savoy District Council from 1995 to 1998.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of GDF Suez and Fiat SpA, and the Supervisory Board of Lagardère SCA. He chairs FARM (the Fondation pour l’Agriculture et la Ruralité dans le Monde-Foundation for World Agriculture and Rural Life). He is also a member of the Economic and Social Council.

In 2002, he became Chairman of Crédit Agricole. He was also President of CICA (Confédération Internationale du Crédit Agricole).

He was decorated Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, Officier de l’ordre national du Mérite, Commandeur du Mérite Agricole and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

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Important facts

Born
1942, Savoie
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres; Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Also known as
Rene Carron

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Frequently asked questions

Who is René Carron?

French banker

When was René Carron born?

René Carron was born in 1942 in Savoie.

What is René Carron's occupation?

René Carron is a banker.

What nationality is René Carron?

René Carron is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: René Carron

· Wikidata: Q3425969

· DBpedia: René Carron

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