Degree in chemistry, diploma in physiotherapy
Two times Olympic fencing champion
1993 to 1995: Technical adviser to the Paris Mayor’s office – Youth and Sports
1995 to 2002: Technical adviser to the French President’s office – Youth and Sports
2002 to 2004: Minister for Sports, France
2004 to 2007: Minister for Youth, Sports and Communities, France
June 2007 – onwards: Deputy for Paris, French National Assembly
Member of the Finances, Economy and Planning Commission, France
March 2008 – onwards: Member of the Council of Paris, President of the UMPPA group, Hôtel de Ville, Paris
Member of the Executive Committee of the French Golf Federation
Member of the Administrative Council of the French National Olympic and Sporting Committee (CNOSF)
