Yves-Thibault de Silguy (; born 22 July 1948) is a French and European politician. He served in the Santer Commission and was in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs.Fame at Last for de Silguy, Politico EU. 25 March 1998 He was a member of the Club de l'horloge.
Political career Before moving to the European Commission in 1995, de Silguy was chief adviser on European Union affairs to Prime Minister Édouard Balladur from 1993 to 1995.Tom Buerkle (7 December 1994), France Rejects Call by Bonn on Monetary Union International Herald Tribune. During his time as Commissioner, he managed the introduction of the Euro.THE EUROPEAN MONETARY INSTITUTE'S REPORT ON THE SCENARIO FOR INTRODUCING THE SINGLE CURRENCY, 13 Nov 1995The Impact of the Euro on the International Monetary System by Robert A. Mundell, The International Spectator, Volume XXXIII No. 2 (April–June 1998)
Following the resignation of the Santer Commission, France did not renominate de Silguy.Craig R. Whitney (10 July 1999), European Union's Commission Is Revamped After a Scandal; a 'New Era' Is Promised New York Times.
Later career In 2000, de Silguy became a member of the Executive Board of Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux and later was Chief Executive Officer of Suez from 2001 to 2003. He was then Executive Vice-President of Suez from 2003 until June 2006.
Other activities Corporate boards VTB Bank, Independent Member of the Supervisory Council (since 2013)Yves Thibault de Silguy VTB Bank. Autoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF), Member of the Board of Directors Solvay, Member of the Board of Directors (since 2011) Sofisport, Chairman of Supervisory Council LVMH, Independent Member of the Board of Directors (since 2009)Board of Directors LVMH. Vinci SA, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (since 2006), Chairman of the Board of Directors (2006–2010)Board of Directors Vinci SA.
Non-profit organizations MEDEF International, Vice-Chairman
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