Graduate, ESSEC business school, Institut d'études politiques, Paris, and ENA (National School of Administration). Former public auditor, Cour des comptes (Government Audit Office). 2001-07, in addition to other duties, external auditor to the United Nations, Iraq, New York and Geneva. 2007, appointed rapporteur to the Committee on Professional Conduct in the State Civil Service (2008-09). May 2012, named Minister Delegate with responsibility for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Innovation and the Digital Economy. May 2014, named State Secretary for Foreign Trade and Tourism. September 2014, named Minister for Culture and Communication. September 2016, founded Korelya Capital, Paris based Venture Capital firm with € 200 M asset under management.