Jean-Paul Huchon
| Jean-Paul Huchon | |
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| President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France | |
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In office 15 March 1998 – 17 December 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Michel Giraud |
| Succeeded by | Valérie Pécresse |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
29 July 1946 Paris, France |
| Nationality |
French  |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po, ÉNA |
Jean-Paul Huchon (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pɔl yʃɔ̃]) (born 29 July 1946 in Paris, France) is a civil administrator and French politician. Mayor of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine from 1994 to 2001, he is the President of the regional council for Île-de-France since 1998.
Biography
- Graduated of ENA
- 1971 to 1975: Civil administrator of Treasure Department
- 1981 to 1985: General director for Michel Rocard (Treasure département, than Agriculture département)
- 1985 to 1986: General Manager of Crédit Agricole.
- 1988 to 1991: General director for Michel Rocard (Prime Minister of France)
- 1991 to 1998: General Manager for François Pinault
- 2004 to present: President of The Metropolis Association
Political career
Electoral mandates
Regional Council
President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France : Since 1998, reelected in 2004, 2010.
Regional councillor of Île-de-France : Since 1998, reelected in 2004, 2010.
Mayor of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine : 1994-2001. Elected in 1994, after the resignation of Michel Rocard. Reelected in 1995.
Deputy-mayor of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine : 1977-1994. Reelected in 1983, 1989.
Municipal councillor of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine : Since 1977. Reelected in 1983, 1989, 1995, 2001, 2008.
Awards
Books
- 1972: Le Marché Commun
- 1993: Jours tranquilles à Matignon
- 2002: La Montagne aux singes
- 2005: Ceux qui aiment ne peuvent pas perdre
Interviews
Huchon was a keynote speaker at the 2008 Metropolis Congress in Sydney October 2008. Huchon addressed world mayors and industry leaders on issues of eco-regions and governance in the 21st Century.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michel Rocard |
Mayor of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine 1994-2001 |
Succeeded by Philippe Esnol |
| Preceded by Michel Giraud |
President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France 1998-2015 |
Succeeded by Valérie Pécresse |