Pierre Guillaumat
Pierre Guillaumat | |
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| Born | August 5, 1909 La Flèche, Sarthe, France |
| Died | August 28, 1991 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, corporate executive |
| Known for | Minister of the Armies, founder of Elf Aquitaine, CEO of Electricité de France |
Pierre Guillaumat (5 August 1909 – 28 August 1991) was a prominent French political figure and corporate executive, recognized for his role as Minister of the Armies during the administration of President Charles de Gaulle. In 1967, he established the influential oil corporation Elf Aquitaine, which played a pivotal role in shaping France's energy landscape. Originating from La Flèche, Sarthe, Guillaumat was the offspring of General Adolphe Guillaumat and earned academic credentials from both École polytechnique and École des Mines de Paris. Additionally, he held the position of CEO at Electricité de France between 1964 and 1965, where he directed significant advancements within the nation's energy sector.