Simone Rossi | |
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Born | October 1968 (age 55–56) |
Nationality | Italian |
Alma mater | Bocconi University Istituto Puccini |
Occupation | businessman |
Title | CEO, EDF Energy |
Term | November 2017- |
Predecessor | Vincent de Rivaz |
Spouse | married |
Children | 2 daughters |
Simone Rossi (born October 1968) is an Italian businessman, and the CEO of EDF Energy, having succeeded Vincent de Rivaz in November 2017. [1]
Simone Rossi was born in October 1968. [2] He has a degree in business administration from Bocconi University, Milan, and a degree in clarinet from Istituto Puccini, Gallarate. [3]
Rossi has worked for EDF since 2004. [4] Prior to his appointment as CEO, Rossi was head of EDF Group's international division since 2015, [5] and previously EDF Energy's chief financial officer. [1] [6]
Rossi is married, with two daughters. [3]
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