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Simone Rossi

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Simone Rossi
BornOctober 1968 (age 56)
NationalityItalian
Alma materBocconi University
Istituto Puccini
Occupationbusinessman
TitleCEO, EDF Energy
TermNovember 2017-
PredecessorVincent de Rivaz
Spousemarried
Children2 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]

References

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  1. ^ a b Adam Vaughan. "EDF Energy's Vincent de Rivaz to step down after winning Hinkley battle | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Simone ROSSI - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b "The EDF Group's Executive Committee". Edf.fr. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  4. ^ "CORRECTED-France's EDF picks new head of UK unit overseeing nuclear project". Reuters. 13 June 2017. Archived from the original on 15 November 2019.
  5. ^ "The EDF Group Executive Management". edf.fr. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  6. ^ Jillian Ambrose. "EDF Energy boss to be replaced after fifteen years". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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Business positions
Preceded by Chief Executive of EDF Energy
2017–present
Incumbent