Ambassador of France. He was advisor to the French Foreign Minister and the Minister of Cooperation. He served in numerous embassies all over the world, notably as Counselor and Consul General before being appointed as French Ambassador to Central African Republic (1996-2001), to Nigeria (2001-2003), to Gabon (2003-2008), and to Côte d’Ivoire (2009-2012). He was also a Representative to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and to the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). . He was alternate MP of Oise from 2012 to 2022, and is currently Chairman of Eurafrique Stratégies SAS. He graduated from Paris II Assas University in Public Law.