When was Louis Schweitzer born?

Louis Schweitzer was born on 8 July 1942 in Geneva.

What positions has Louis Schweitzer held?

Positions held by Louis Schweitzer include: acting president (2021–2021); president (2011–2020); president (2007–2016); president (2005–2010); président-directeur général (1992–2005).

Where did Louis Schweitzer study?

Louis Schweitzer was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration.

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Louis Schweitzer

French-Swiss businessman (1942–2025)

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Louis Schweitzer was a French businessman who was a chairman of the board of Groupe Renault, first taking the post on 27 May 1992, succeeding Raymond Lévy. He was also CEO from 1992 to 2005. He was in addition Chairman of AstraZeneca until 8 June 2012 where he was appointed a Director on 11 March 2004. He was a non-executive director of BNP Paribas, Electricité de France, Veolia Environnement, Volvo AB and L'Oréal, and Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Philips Electronics NV.

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Born: 8 July 1942 wd
Place of birth: Geneva wd
Died: 6 November 2025 wd
Place of death: 15th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: official, businessperson, politician wd
Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration wd

Positions held wd

acting president (2021–2021)
president (2011–2020)
president (2007–2016)
president (8 March 2005 – 23 March 2010)
président-directeur général (1992–2005)
Private secretary of the French Prime Minister (1984–1986)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2016)
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (2007)
Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ (2021)
prix de la Carpette anglaise (1999)
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2004)

Questions

When was Louis Schweitzer born?: Louis Schweitzer was born on 8 July 1942 in Geneva.
What positions has Louis Schweitzer held?: Positions held by Louis Schweitzer include: acting president (2021–2021); president (2011–2020); president (2007–2016); president (2005–2010); président-directeur général (1992–2005).
Where did Louis Schweitzer study?: Louis Schweitzer was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration.

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