Degrees in Law, Political Science, Defence and International Relations and Law, Sorbonne University, Paris. Over 15 years' experience of international affairs in corporate and government capacities. 1993-95, with communication and information department, French Prime Minister's office; 1995-2003, Government Affairs Manager, Areva, the world largest nuclear services company, Paris, Washington, Tokyo and Brussels; 2003-07, Counsel for European Affairs, General Electric, represented it to EU. Since 2007, with SAS: drives global public policy initiatives including government reform, sustainability, defence and security, healthcare, education, and innovation; represents it to international institutions and national, regional and local governments throughout world.