Degree in Engineering, Ecole Centrale, France; MSc in Engineering Management, Stanford University. 1990, Founder, Business Objects, a world leader in business intelligence and one of the 15 largest software companies in the world; CEO for 15 years, then Chairman. Member of the Supervisory Board and Strategy Committee, SAP; Member of the Board and Strategy Committee, Cap Gemini. Recipient of awards, including: Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (2008); named Europe's Digital Top 25, Time magazine (2002); Stars of Europe, BusinessWeek (2002); Top 10 CEOs in North America, Chief Executive Magazine (2001).