Éric Besson founded Eric Besson Consulting in 2012, a strategy consulting firm advising major international industry and energy companies. Éric was the French minister for Industry, Energy and Digital Economy from November 2010 until May 2012. His previous official portfolios also included Minister for Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Co-Development... Read more
Éric Besson founded Eric Besson Consulting in 2012, a strategy consulting firm advising major international industry and energy companies.
Éric was the French minister for Industry, Energy and Digital Economy from November 2010 until May 2012. His previous official portfolios also included Minister for Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Co-Development of France (January 2009 – November 2010) and Secretary of State in charge of Strategic Planning, Public Policy Evaluation and Digital Economy Development of France (May 2007 – January 2009).
Before joining the French Government, Éric was member of the French Parliament for 10 years since June 1997, representing the 2nd constituency of the Drôme, a department located in southeastern France. In 2005, he was appointed National Secretary of the Socialist Party in charge of economic issues, but quit the party two years later and joined Nicolas Sarkozy during the 2007 electoral campaign. He became later deputy secretary general of UMP, the former majority party, from 2009 to 2010.
Éric has been Mayor of Donzère (Drôme) since 1995. He is also the founder and chairman of the progressive think tank Les Progressistes. In April 2011, the Union for a Popular Movement selected him as its candidate in the newly created Fifth constituency for French residents overseas for the June 2012 legislative elections.
Before entering politics, Éric held several executive positions in industry, services, media and advisory businesses. Born in Morrocco, Éric is passionate about sport, especially football and Formula 1 car races.
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Eric Besson's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Eric tailored to your event.
Eric Besson speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Eric to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Eric Besson for events worldwide, subject to Eric's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Eric Besson is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Eric can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Eric Besson on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Eric can offer.
Eric Besson delivers keynotes in French. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Eric Besson's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Eric's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Eric Besson can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Eric's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Eric Besson is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Eric Besson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Eric's current availability for your dates.