Sylvie Hubac facts for kids

Sylvie Hubac (born 7 March 1956) is a well-known French public official. She served as the main assistant, or chief of staff, to President François Hollande. She also acted as the personal representative for the French Co-Prince of Andorra from 2012 to 2015.

After leading several cultural places, she became the director of the French President's office. She also represented the President in Andorra. In 2016, she became the head of the Réunion des musées nationaux, which manages national museums and the Grand Palais in Paris. Since July 2018, she has been the president of the Interior section of the Council of State.

Sylvie Hubac's Early Life and Education

Growing Up in Tunis

Sylvie Hubac was born in Tunis on March 7, 1956. This was just a few days before Tunisia became independent from France.

Her Path to Public Service

She studied at important schools in France. She earned degrees from the Institute of Political Studies in Paris and the School of Oriental Languages. She also has a law degree. Later, she attended the National School of Administration (ENA). This school trains people for high-level jobs in the French government. She was in the "Voltaire promotion," which is the same class as former President François Hollande. She finished fifth in her class.

Sylvie Hubac's Career in Government

Early Roles in Public Service

Sylvie Hubac started her career in 1980 at the Council of State. This is a very important body in France that advises the government and acts as a high court. She worked there as an auditor and then as a master of requests until 1988. From 1988 to 1991, she was a special advisor to Prime Minister Michel Rocard. She then worked for Jack Lang, who was the Minister of Culture, from 1992 to 1993.

Key Positions and Leadership

In 1993, she became a First Counselor at the French Embassy in Spain. She returned to France in 1996 to work again at the Council of State. From 1998, she was the Director General of Services for the Ile-de-France region. This region includes Paris.

From 2000 to 2004, she was the Director of Music, Dance, Theater, and Shows at the Ministry of Culture. This role involved overseeing many artistic activities. From 2004 to 2012, she led a section of the Council of State. During this time, she also chaired the Commission for the classification of cinematographic works. This group decides how movies are rated. She also led the Superior Council for Literary and Artistic Property starting in 2010.

Working with the President

Sylvie Hubac is a member of a group called Les Gracques. This group shares ideas about politics. On May 15, 2012, she was chosen to be the director of the French President's office. She also became the President's personal representative for Andorra. She held these important roles until January 5, 2015, when Thierry Lataste took over.

On January 25, 2016, she was appointed president of the Réunion des musées nationaux and the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées. This organization manages many national museums and the famous Grand Palais exhibition hall. On June 6, 2018, she was named President of the Interior Section of the Council of State. She started this new role on July 5, 2018.

Sylvie Hubac's Family Life

In 1983, Sylvie Hubac married Philippe Crouzet. He has been the Chairman of the Management Board of Vallourec since 2009.

Awards and Honors

Sylvie Hubac has received several important awards for her work:

• Commander of the Legion of Honor (2017) – This is France's highest award.
• Officer of the National Order of Merit (2008)
• Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters
• Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles (2013) – This is an award from Monaco.

See also

In Spanish: Sylvie Hubac para niños