Background
Preux, Thierry de was born on February 3, 1944 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Son of Theo and Madeleine (Mermod) de Preux.
Preux, Thierry de was born on February 3, 1944 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Son of Theo and Madeleine (Mermod) de Preux.
Degree in chemical engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1969; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1971.
General manager, Nestle S.A., Africa, 1971-1982; chairman, Poulain Group, France, 1982-1985; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Preux S.A., France, 1985-1989; consultant, private practice, Geneva, 1989-1993; partner, Korn/Ferry International, Geneva, since 1993.
Married Claude Potié, January 26, 1985. Children: Christophe, Albane, Guillaume, Grégoire.