article published on 08/05 at 15h32 updated on 09/05 at 13:02.
Proglio called to order by Bercy. If he wants to take the head of Thales, as expected, Henri Proglio must break its ties with Rosatom, the Russian atomic energy agency. The Ministry of Economy has made him demand, says Le Monde on Friday. Information confirmed by Reuters.
Two companies related to Rosatom
Bercy invoke “ a matter of principle to avoid possible conflicts of interest ” reports the agency. The former executive officer of EDF, would receive compensation “ even indirectly “, the part of this agency, writes the daily quoting the entourage of Emmanuel Macron, the Minister of Economy . Henri Proglio serves on the board of directors of two companies related to Rosatom, JSC Akkuyu Nuclear and Fennovoima Ltd.
A lawyer Henri Proglio would have sent a note to Bercy and the Elysee Palace in which he states the two companies in question were created for projects of nuclear power plants in Finland and Turkey, and “n e not carry on strategic points that may influence [its] decision-making within the Thales” says Reuters.
An appointment to endorse
After a long negotiation involving Dassault Aviation group and the State, the two major shareholders of Thales, Henri Proglio was chosen by the board to lead the company. His nomination must still be ratified by the general assembly of electronics and defense group held on May 13
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