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Yves de Silguy

b. 1948

French politician

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About Yves de Silguy

Born 1948. Yves de Silguy is a French businessperson, politician, lawyer, jurist, diplomat and senior civil servant.

Yves-Thibault de Silguy (; born 22 July 1948) is a French and European politician. He served in the Santer Commission and was in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs. He was a member of the Club de l'horloge.

Political career Before moving to the European Commission in 1995, de Silguy served as chief adviser on European Union affairs to Prime Minister Édouard Balladur from 1993 to 1995. During his time as Commissioner, he managed the introduction of the Euro.

Following the resignation of the Santer Commission, France did not renominate de Silguy.

Later career In 2000, de Silguy became a member of the Executive Board of Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux and later served as Chief Executive Officer of Suez from 2001 to 2003. He was then Executive Vice-President of Suez from 2003 until June 2006.

Other activities Corporate boards VTB Bank, Independent Member of the Supervisory Council (since 2013) Autoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF), Member of the Board of Directors Solvay, Member of the Board of Directors (since 2011) Sofisport, Chairman of Supervisory Council LVMH, Independent Member of the Board of Directors (since 2009) Vinci SA, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (since 2006), Chairman of the Board of Directors (2006–2010)

Non-profit organizations MEDEF International, Vice-Chairman

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies, Sciences Po, University of Rennes
Positions held
Secretary General of the Interministerial Committee for European Economic Cooperation Questions, European Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Chairperson of the executive board
Awards
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit; Medal for voluntary military service
Also known as
Yves-Thibault de Silguy

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yves de Silguy?

French politician

When was Yves de Silguy born?

Yves de Silguy was born on 22 July 1948 in Rennes.

What is Yves de Silguy's occupation?

Yves de Silguy is a businessperson, politician, lawyer, jurist, diplomat and senior civil servant.

What nationality is Yves de Silguy?

Yves de Silguy is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yves de Silguy

· Wikidata: Q509124

· DBpedia: Yves-Thibault de Silguy

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