Xavier Huillard Vinci , ( 60 )
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Xavier Huillard Vinci , ( 60 )
A graduate of the École Polytechnique and the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées , Huillard ’ s education is backed up by practical experience , having spent most of his working life in the construction industry in France and abroad .
Born to a family of builders , he seems to have been destined for a career in construction , and began his career at Eiffage in the US , gaining valuable knowledge of the North American market .
He joined Sogea in December 1996 as Deputy CEO in charge of international activities and specific projects , and then became its Chairman and CEO in 1998 .
Vinci named him Deputy General Manager in 1998 and he served as Chairman of Construction from 2000 to 2002 .
He became Director and CEO of Vinci in 2006 and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO in 2010 .
Huillard is regarded as a strong , outspoken but approachable leader , readily available for appointments with the workforce , but also not shy to express his opinions . He famously criticised his predecessor Antoine Zacharias , ultimately leading to the latter ’ s resignation .
52 July 2014