- Senior Associate at Carnegie Europe
- Executive Secretary-General of the EU’s European External Action Service (2010 to 2015)
- Career in the French diplomatic service for 38 years
- Holds the title of Ambassador of France, bestowed for life, and also a Knight of the French National Order of Merit
- Joined HD’s Board in 2015. Chair in 2016 to 2019 and in 2021 to early 2024