Degree in Electronic Engineering, Ecole Centrale, Marseille. Three years at Texas Instruments. 1981, joined Thomson Semiconducteurs, a predecessor to STMicroelectronics; 1987, Director, Semicustom Business, Asia Pacific; 1989, President, ST's operations in Taiwan; positions in Corporate Business Development and Investor Relations; 2005, Corporate VP, managing the company's sales and marketing in emerging markets; since 2006, has led ST's operations in Asia Pacific; 2010, responsibilities expanded to Greater China. 2011, elected Chairman of the Board, Veredus Laboratories. Board Member, Singapore Economic Development Board. 2009, Knight of the National Order of Merit.