Denis Kessler

French businessman (1952–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Denis Kessler (25 March 1952 – 9 June 2023) was a French businessman. He served as the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of SCOR SE from 2002 until his death.[1][2][3] Prior to this, he served as vice-chairman of MEDEF and CEO of AXA.[1][3][4][5]

Born(1952-03-25)25 March 1952
Died9 June 2023(2023-06-09) (aged 71)
AlmamaterHEC Paris
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Denis Kessler
Born(1952-03-25)25 March 1952
Died9 June 2023(2023-06-09) (aged 71)
EducationLycée Kléber
Alma materHEC Paris
OccupationCEO of SCOR SE
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Biography

Kessler graduated from HEC Paris, and received a PhD in economics from the University of Paris.[1][2][3][5]

He was a board member of BNP Paribas, Bolloré, Dassault Aviation, Invesco, and Fonds stratégique d'investissement.[2][3] He was member of the supervisory board of Yam Invest N.V.[2][5][6] He served as the President of Le Siècle from 2007 to 2010.[7]

Kessler criticised the Keynesian reaction to the 2008 financial crisis, and he suggested the end of the Euro currency was a real possibility.[8][9]

He died on 9 June 2023, at the age of 71.[10]

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