Henri Proglio (born 29 June 1949) is a French businessman, the former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Electricité de France and former CEO of Veolia Environnement.
Henri Proglio | |
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Born | |
Nationality | French |
Education | Lycée Masséna |
Alma mater | HEC Paris |
Occupation | CEO of EDF (2009-2014) |
Of Italian origin, Henri Proglio was born in Antibes.[1] He is a graduate of HEC Paris (class of 1971).[2]
In 1972, he started working for Compagnie Générale des Eaux, and he became the chairman and CEO in 1990.[1] In 1999, he was appointed vice-president of Vivendi Universal, and chairman and CEO of Vivendi Water.[1] In 2000, he became chairman of Veolia Environnement; three years later he also became its CEO.[1]
He serves as non-executive director of CNP Assurances, Dassault Aviation and Natixis.[1] He was appointed as chairman and CEO of Electricité de France in November 2009.[1] He is a member of the Association Française des Entreprises Privées.[3] Proglio also serves on the advisory board for the Pictet Water Fund.[4]
He was decorated commander of the National Order of Merit of the Legion of Honour.[1]
In December 2014 Proglio was appointed second-in-command and chairman of Thales Group.[5]