Background
FRANCOIS-PONCET, Jean André was born on December 8, 1928 in Paris, France. Parents: André François-Poncet and Jacqueline François-Poncet (née Dillais).
business executive French senator
FRANCOIS-PONCET, Jean André was born on December 8, 1928 in Paris, France. Parents: André François-Poncet and Jacqueline François-Poncet (née Dillais).
Bachelor, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1947. Master of Arts, Tufts University, 1948. Master of Arts, University Paris, 1949.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Paris, 1952. Postgraduate, National School Public Administration, 1955. Postgraduate, Stanford University, 1971.
Joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1955. Worked in office of Secretary of State 1956-1958. Secretary-General of Delegate to Negotiations for Treaties for European Economic Community and EURATOM 1956-1957.
Head of European Institutions section in Ministry 1958-1961. Professor, Institut d’etudes politiques de Paris since 1960. Head of Assistance and Co-operation Mission in Morocco 1961-1963.
In charge of African Affairs in Ministry 1963-1968. Counsellor, Embassy in Iran 1968-1970. Chair, of Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Etablissements J. J. Camaud & Forges 1971-1975.
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs January-July 1976. Secretary-General to Presidency of French Republic 1976-1978. Minister of Foreign Affairs 1978-1981.
Conseiller General. Lot-et-Garonne since 1967, President Conseil General since 1978, Senator September since 1983. Director FMC Corporation since 1982. Reporter, Figaro since 1984.
Chairman Committee Senate. Chevalier Legion d'honneur. Ordre nationale du Merite.
Roman Catholic.
Clubs: Le Siècle (The Century), le Club des Cents (the 100 Club), SaintCloud Golf Club.
Married Marie Therese de Mitry, Apartment 18, 1959. Children: Philippe, Jacques, Florence.