Thierry Breton
French businessman and politician
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French businessman and politician
Born
January 15, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
businessperson, politician, engineer
SenegalBorn in 14th arrondissement of Paris
1955
Born in 14th arrondissement of Paris (1955-01-15)
1963
EducationStudied at École alsacienne (1963–1972)
1986
Positionregional council member of Poitou-Charentes (1986–1992)
1990
Positiondirector general (1990–1993)
1997
Positionprésident-directeur général (1997–2002)
2001
Awardhonorary citizenship
About
Thierry Breton is a French business executive, politician, and writer who served as European Commissioner for Internal Market in the first von der Leyen Commission from 2019 to 2024. Breton was vice-chairman and CEO of Groupe Bull (1996–1997), chairman and CEO of Thomson-RCA (1997–2002) and chairman and CEO of France Télécom (2002–2005). In 2005, he entered politics, serving as minister for economy, finance and industry (2005–2007) in the governments of prime ministers Jean-Pierre Raffarin and Dominique de Villepin, during the presidency of Jacques Chirac. From 2007 to 2008 he was a professor at Harvard Business School, before joining group Atos from 2009 to 2019 as its CEO.
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Who is Thierry Breton?+
Thierry Breton is a French business executive, politician, and writer who served as European Commissioner for Internal Market in the first von der Leyen Commission from 2019 to 2024. Breton was vice-chairman and CEO of Groupe Bull (1996–1997), chairman and CEO of Thomson-RCA (1997–2002) and chairman
What does the name Thierry mean?+
The name Thierry means "a male given name, equivalent to English Theodoric or Derek". It is of French origin.
When was Thierry Breton born?+
Thierry Breton was born on January 15, 1955.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Theodoric or Derek
The name Thierry is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Theodoric or Derek". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thierry — January 15, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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