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Bertrand P. Collomb
businessperson
- August 14, 1942 · 6th arrondissement of Lyon
- May 23, 2019 · Paris
- 76 years
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|Bertrand P. Collomb (14 August 1942 – 24 May 2019) was a French business executive.
Career
He was director of LafargeHolcim, the company resulting from the merger of Lafarge and its Swiss competitor, in 2015. He is also honorary chairman of Lafarge, after having served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Lafarge SA from July 1989 to May 2003, and its chairman until 2007, senior executive vice president from 1987 to January 1989 and also served as its chief operating officer.
Collomb was a member of the Institut de France (Académie des sciences morales et politiques).
Collomb was a director of several international companies, including Allianz, Unilever, Vivendi, DuPont, Total and ATCO.
He was also the chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in 2004–2005, and of the think tank Institut français des relations internationales.
Collomb was part of the "Coppens commission" which prepared the French Charter for the Environment of 2004.
Personal life
He was the son of Charles Collomb (1901–1982) and Hélène Traon, and the grandson of Charles Collomb (1870–1933) and Catherine Ogier. He had three children from his first marriage to Caroline Wirth.
Collomb graduated in 1960 from the École Polytechnique and the Ecole des Mines with a degree in law. He then earned a PhD in Management at the University of Texas.
Death
On 25 May 2019 LafargeHolcim announced that Collomb had died at the age of 76.
Honors and awards
- Grand Officer of the Ordre National du Mérite
- Commandeur of the Order of Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques
- Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Bertrand P. Collomb's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Bertrand P. Collomb born?
- A.14 September 1942
- B.25 May 2019
- C.14 August 1943
- D.14 August 1942correct
Bertrand P. Collomb was born on 14 August 1942 according to the biography.
Source: biographical header
2.In what year did Bertrand P. Collomb graduate from the École Polytechnique?
- A.1960correct
- B.1989
- C.1965
- D.1970
The biography states that Bertrand P. Collomb graduated from the École Polytechnique in 1960.
Source: personal life section
3.What academic degree did Bertrand P. Collomb earn at the University of Texas?
- A.Master of Business Administration
- B.Law degree
- C.Engineering degree
- D.PhD in Managementcorrect
Bertrand P. Collomb earned a PhD in Management at the University of Texas after his studies in France.
Source: personal life section
4.Who was the father of Bertrand P. Collomb?
- A.Catherine Ogier
- B.Caroline Wirth
- C.Charles Collombcorrect
- D.Hélène Traon
The biography notes that Bertrand P. Collomb was the son of Charles Collomb (1901–1982).
Source: personal life section
5.How many children did Bertrand P. Collomb have from his first marriage?
- A.Five
- B.Four
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Two
Bertrand P. Collomb had three children from his first marriage to Caroline Wirth.
Source: personal life section
6.When did Bertrand P. Collomb serve as the chairman and chief executive officer of Lafarge SA?
- A.July 1989 to May 2003correct
- B.1987 to 1989
- C.2015 to 2019
- D.2004 to 2005
Bertrand P. Collomb served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Lafarge SA from July 1989 to May 2003.
Source: career section
7.Which organization's French Charter for the Environment did Bertrand P. Collomb help prepare?
- A.The World Business Council
- B.The Institut de France
- C.The Institut français des relations internationales
- D.The Coppens commissioncorrect
Bertrand P. Collomb was part of the Coppens commission which prepared the French Charter for the Environment of 2004.
Source: career section
8.Which of these companies did Bertrand P. Collomb serve as a director for?
- A.Nestlé
- B.Airbus
- C.Renault
- D.Allianzcorrect
The biography lists Allianz as one of the international companies where Bertrand P. Collomb served as a director.
Source: career section
9.What honor was held by Bertrand P. Collomb regarding the Ordre National du Mérite?
- A.Commandeur
- B.Grand Officercorrect
- C.Knight
- D.Officer
Bertrand P. Collomb was a Grand Officer of the Ordre National du Mérite.
Source: honors and awards section
10.Bertrand P. Collomb was a member of which academic institution?
- A.École Polytechnique
- B.The World Business Council
- C.University of Texas
- D.Institut de Francecorrect
Bertrand P. Collomb was a member of the Institut de France (Académie des sciences morales et politiques).
Source: career section
11.In what year did Bertrand P. Collomb become a director of LafargeHolcim?
- A.2015correct
- B.2019
- C.2003
- D.2007
Bertrand P. Collomb served as a director of LafargeHolcim starting in 2015.
Source: career section
12.What position did Bertrand P. Collomb hold at the Institut français des relations internationales?
- A.Treasurer
- B.Director
- C.Secretary
- D.Chairmancorrect
Bertrand P. Collomb served as the chairman of the think tank Institut français des relations internationales.
Source: career section
13.At what age did Bertrand P. Collomb pass away?
- A.80
- B.76correct
- C.77
- D.75
The biography reports that Bertrand P. Collomb died at the age of 76.
Source: death section
14.What was the name of the woman Bertrand P. Collomb married first?
- A.Hélène Traon
- B.No spouse mentioned
- C.Caroline Wirthcorrect
- D.Catherine Ogier
Bertrand P. Collomb was married to Caroline Wirth.
Source: personal life section
15.What title did Bertrand P. Collomb hold regarding the Ordre des Palmes Académiques?
- A.Knightcorrect
- B.Commandeur
- C.Grand Officer
- D.Member
Bertrand P. Collomb was recognized as a Knight of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques.
Source: honors and awards section
16.When did Bertrand P. Collomb serve as chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development?
- A.2004–2005correct
- B.1999–2000
- C.2003–2004
- D.2005–2006
Bertrand P. Collomb served as chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development during 2004–2005.
Source: career section
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