Anne Lauvergeon facts for kids
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Anne Lauvergeon
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Lauvergeon in 2012
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| Born | 2 August 1959 Dijon, France
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| Alma mater | École normale supérieure Mines ParisTech |
| Spouse(s) | Olivier Fric |
Anne Lauvergeon is a well-known French businesswoman. She was born on August 2, 1959. From 2001 to 2011, she was the CEO of a big company called Areva. This company works with nuclear energy. People around the world know her for supporting nuclear power.
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Early Life and Education
Anne Lauvergeon grew up in a regular family in Dijon, France. Her dad was a history teacher, and her mom was a social worker. Her grandfather was even a mayor of a village. Later, her family moved to Orléans.
Anne went to a special school called the École normale de jeunes filles. There, she studied physics. She also joined the Corps des Mines, which is a group for engineers. In 1983, she started working in the iron and steel industry. The next year, she studied chemical safety at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique.
Career Highlights
Starting Out in Business
From 1985 to 1988, Anne Lauvergeon worked for a government inspection group. In 1990, the French President, François Mitterrand, chose her for an important job. She was in charge of international trade. The next year, she became an assistant secretary-general. She was also named a "sherpa". This meant she was the President's personal helper. She helped prepare for big international meetings like the G7 summit.
In 1995, Anne joined a banking company called Lazard. She was the only woman partner there. She worked in their New York office for a few months. In 1997, she became a director at Alcatel. She handled their international business and energy investments.
Leading Areva
In 1999, Anne Lauvergeon became the CEO of Cogema. This company was involved in nuclear energy. In 2001, she brought together Cogema, Framatome, and other companies. This created the new company, Areva. She became one of the few women leading big international companies.
Under Anne's leadership, Areva became a "one-stop shop" for nuclear energy. This means they offered everything needed for nuclear power. The company became a top producer of uranium. Uranium is a key material for nuclear energy. Anne once said, "Uranium is a main part of our success." She explained that Areva sold nuclear power plants and also the uranium to run them.
Around 2006, Areva faced some problems. Their new European Pressurized Reactor project was delayed. This reactor was being built in Finland. The delay cost a lot of money. After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, Anne often spoke out. She supported nuclear power in many TV appearances.
In 2011, Anne Lauvergeon faced criticism. This was because of high costs at the Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant. Also, Areva lost a big contract in Abu Dhabi. On June 16, 2011, the Prime Minister of France announced that her time as head of Areva would end. She was replaced by Luc Oursel.
After leaving Areva, Anne became a partner at Efficiency Capital. This company invests in energy and technology. She also leads her own advisory company, A.L.P. SAS.
Personal Life
Anne Lauvergeon is married to Olivier Fric, who is a business consultant.
Other Activities
Anne Lauvergeon has served on the boards of many companies. These include Suez, American Express, Rio Tinto, and Airbus. She has also been involved with non-profit groups. These include the Trilateral Commission.
Recognition
During her time at Areva, Anne Lauvergeon was often called one of the world's most powerful women. In 2006, Fortune magazine ranked her as the second most powerful woman in Europe. Forbes magazine also listed her among the top ten most powerful women in the world in 2006, 2008, and 2009. In 2007, the Financial Times named her Europe's top businesswoman.
In July 2011, she was chosen as an International Fellow by the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK.
See Also
In Spanish: Anne Lauvergeon para niños
- UraMin
- Areva
