Jean-Bernard Lévy (born 18 March 1955) is a French businessman, and was the CEO and chairman of EDF.
Early life
Born on 18 March 1955, the son of a doctor, Lévy attended the Lycée Pasteur in Neuilly-sur-Seine. His parents sent him to England for a year to learn English, at St Martin's preparatory school in Northwood, Middlesex.[1] He then studied at the École Polytechnique, and from 1973 the École nationale supérieure des télécommunications.
Career
Early career
Lévy started his career as an engineer at France Telecom in 1979, in Angers. In 1982, he joined the Directorate General of Telecommunications within the PTT France, responsible for the management of senior staff and budgets, then promoted to deputy chief of staff.