1986, graduate, French Ecole d'Ingénieurs and Institut National des Télécommunications. Formerly, with ITT Data Systems and McDonnell Douglas Information Systems. Since 1991, with BT: until 2000, Director, Internet and Multimedia, Europe; since 2001 current position, responsible for sourcing external innovation in the US, Asia and Europe; works with leading venture capital firms and entrepreneurs; identifies disruptive technologies and innovative service opportunities and establishes technical and commercial links with research and operational divisions.