Jean-François Dubos

Jean-François Dubos
Born (1945-09-02) 2 September 1945
Cabourg, France
OccupationBusiness executive

Jean-François Dubos (born 2 September 1945) is a French business executive who served as chairman of the management board (chief executive) of the media conglomerate Vivendi from June 2012 to June 2014.[1][2]

Career

According to Reuters, Dubos joined Vivendi's predecessor company, Compagnie Générale des Eaux, in 1991 and became the group's general counsel in 1994.[1]

In June 2012, he was appointed chairman of Vivendi's management board after the resignation of his predecessor, Jean-Bernard Lévy.[1][3]

Dubos said in late 2012 that Vivendi's strategy review was focused on shifting the group toward content and media businesses.[4]

He stepped down as chief executive in 2014 and was succeeded by Arnaud de Puyfontaine.[2][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Vivendi CEO quits, opening door to strategy shift". Reuters. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b Sweney, Mark (22 May 2014). "Vivendi to sell half its stake in Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  3. ^ James, Meg (28 June 2012). "French company Vivendi's chief executive steps down". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Vivendi CEO says future lies in content, media business". Reuters. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Vivendi names Bollore chairman of supervisory board". Reuters. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2026.