Philippe Camus (businessman)
Philippe Camus | |
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| Born | June 28, 1948 France |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of EADS (2000–2005); Chairman and interim CEO of Alcatel-Lucent (2008–2016) |
Philippe Camus (born 28 June 1948) is a distinguished French executive recognized for his tenure as CEO of the aerospace corporation EADS from 2000 to 2005, and for his roles as chairman and interim chief executive officer at the telecommunications firm Alcatel-Lucent between 2008 and 2016.
Biography
Camus, born in 1948, is an alumnus of the renowned École normale supérieure. His honors include receiving the German Order of Merit in 2004 and being appointed an Officer of the French Legion of Honour in 2005.
Career
Starting his professional journey in 1972 at Caisse des dépôts et consignations, Camus contributed to the advancement of France's bond market. He joined the Lagardère Group in 1992 and was promoted to managing director a year later. In this capacity, he oversaw restructuring efforts and strategic acquisitions within Matra, the group's aerospace and transportation division. Following the consolidation of aerospace companies from France, Germany, and Spain into EADS, Camus led the company as CEO from 2000 until 2005.
In 2008, he assumed the chairmanship of Alcatel-Lucent, a major telecommunications equipment manufacturer. He temporarily took on the interim CEO position from September 2015 through June 2016, guiding the organization during its merger process with Nokia.
Other appointments
Between 1996 and 2001, Camus was a member of France's financial markets supervisory authority. He presided over GIFAS, the French aerospace industry association, from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he served on the boards of Crédit Agricole (2005–2009), Accor (2006–2008), and Schlumberger (2007–2012). Presently, he acts as a senior advisor at the investment banking firm Evercore Partners.