Jean-Christophe Combe
French politician (born 1981)
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Jean-Christophe Combe (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ kʁistɔf kɔ̃b]; born 14 September 1981) is a French politician who served as Minister of Solidarity, Autonomy and People with Disabilities in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne from 2022 to 2023.[1]
Jean-Christophe Combe | |
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| Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and the Disabled | |
| In office 4 July 2022 – 20 July 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Élisabeth Borne |
| Preceded by | Damien Abad |
| Succeeded by | Aurore Bergé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1981 Sainte-Menehould, France |
| Alma mater | Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University Sciences Po |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Combe's father is a gymnastics teacher, and his mother is a craftsman.[2][3] After studying in literary preparatory classes at the Lycée Claude-Monet, he obtained a degree in history at the University of Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne. He graduated from the Paris Institute of Political Studies in 2005.[4] During his studies, he was a technical adviser to the Senate, within the Centrist Union group.[5]
Early career
Winner of the IEP de Paris, Combe joined Deloitte as an associate specializing in the public sector. He left Deloitte a year later, in 2007, when he was appointed chief of staff to the deputy and mayor of Châlons-en-Champagne, Bruno Bourg-Broc (UMP). In 2009, he became chief of staff to the UMP mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Emmanuel Lamy.[4]
In 2011, Combe was appointed director of the cabinet of the president of the French Red Cross, Jean-François Mattei.[6] Between 2012 and 2015, he was director of commitment and community life for the French Red Cross.[6] In 2016, he became Acting Director General of the French Red Cross, then in 2017, Director General.[4]
Political career
Combe became Minister of Solidarity, Autonomy and People with Disabilities on 4 July 2022, replacing Damien Abad, in the government of Élisabeth Borne.