He joined EDF in 1980 and held various positions: head of Golfech Nuclear Power Plant, form 1991 to 1996; head of Cruas Nuclear Power Plant, from 1996 to 1998; Human Ressources Manager of EDF Industry Branch, from 1998 to 2001; head of Fossil and Hydro Generation Division, from 2001 to 2005; head of Employment Department of EDF Group, from 2005 to 2007; Operating Senior Vice-president of EDF Generation Department from 2007 to 2013.

He has been elected as WANO Chairman in October 2012 and took this position the 1st March 2013.