Yannick Bolloré is Chairman and CEO of global communications company Havas and Chairman of the supervisory board of global entertainment, media and communications company Vivendi whose majority shareholder is the family-controlled Bolloré Group chaired by his brother Cyrille Bolloré.

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Nationality: French
Occupation: Yannick Bolloré is the Chairman and CEO of global communications company Havas and Chairman of the supervisory board of global entertainment, media and communications company Vivendi.
Accolades: Yannick Bolloré is widely recognized for his outstanding achievements and contributions over the years. A notable achievement is his status as a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum- a distinction he has held since 2008. In 2010 Yannick Bolloré was awarded the B'nai Brith Gold Medal. Additionally in 2012 Bolloré was appointed as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic.
Education: Paris Dauphine University- Saint-Jean de Passy
Website: https://www.havas.com/member/yannick-bollore/

Yannick Bolloré

Yannick Bolloré is a highly regarded figure in the media and entertainment industry. His journey commenced with a solid educational foundation in audio-visual communication.. laying the groundwork for his future achievements. In 2002 he ventured into film production.. founding WY Productions. Yannick's career reached pivotal milestones when he joined the Bolloré Group in July 2006.. taking on key roles in the transformation of Direct 8. His leadership was instrumental in the channel's remarkable audience growth.. driven by the broadcast of French women's football matches and the creation of “Touche pas à mon poste!”.

His influence extended to his tenure as CEO of Bolloré Média from September 2009 to September 2010 where he oversaw various media assets including Direct 8, Direct Matin, Direct Soir and opinion pollster CSA. Yannick's strategic acumen was further evident when he acquired and rebranded the Virgin 17 television channel as Direct Star in 2010.. reshaping the media landscape. Subsequently he expanded his impact by founding multiple companies such as Havas Productions, H2O Productions and Direct Cinéma. Yannick Bolloré's remarkable career trajectory- coupled with his commitment to innovation and growth-solidify his position as a prominent and influential figure in the global media and entertainment industry.

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