Degree in English, Paris Sorbonne University; Master's in Political Science, IEP, Strasbourg; MBA, HEC School of Management, Paris. Formerly, with Sodechanges, Geneva and Turkey. With Total Oil Trading: 1992-96, Head, West Africa and CIS zone desk London, responsible for developing new markets and breakthrough in oil trading in CIS; 1996-2000, Head, Business Development Desk, London, covering emerging markets including South America, Caribbean and West Africa; five years as Head, West Africa Desk, responsible for trading activity, term contracts and structuring pre-financing operations, Geneva; 2005-10, Vice-President, Business Development and Member of the Board, Mercuria Energy Group Holding; since 2010, current positions.