Jean-Christophe Combe (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ kʁistɔf kɔ̃b]; born 14 September 1981) is a French politician who served as Minister of Solidarity, Autonomy and People with Disabilities in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne from 2022 to 2023.[1]
Jean-Christophe Combe | |
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| Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and the Disabled | |
| In office 4 July 2022 – 20 July 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Élisabeth Borne |
| Preceded by | Damien Abad |
| Succeeded by | Aurore Bergé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1981 Sainte-Menehould, France |
| Alma mater | Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University Sciences Po |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education edit
Combe's father is a gymnastics teacher, and his mother is a craftsman.[2][3] After studying in literary preparatory classes at the Lycée Claude-Monet, he obtained a degree in history at the University of Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne. He graduated from the Paris Institute of Political Studies in 2005.[4] During his studies, he was a technical adviser to the Senate, within the Centrist Union group.[5]
Early career edit
Winner of the IEP de Paris, Combe joined Deloitte as an associate specializing in the public sector. He left Deloitte a year later, in 2007, when he was appointed chief of staff to the deputy and mayor of Châlons-en-Champagne, Bruno Bourg-Broc (UMP). In 2009, he became chief of staff to the UMP mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Emmanuel Lamy.[4]
In 2011, Combe was appointed director of the cabinet of the president of the French Red Cross, Jean-François Mattei.[6] Between 2012 and 2015, he was director of commitment and community life for the French Red Cross.[6] In 2016, he became Acting Director General of the French Red Cross, then in 2017, Director General.[4]
Political career edit
Combe became Minister of Solidarity, Autonomy and People with Disabilities on July 4, 2022, replacing Damien Abad, in the government of Élisabeth Borne.
Transport career edit
In January 2024 Combe joined French transport company Keolis as Director of Marketing, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Engagement. [7][8]
References edit
- ^ Loris Boichot (20 July 2023), Remaniement: Aurore Bergé va remplacer Jean-Christophe Combe au ministère des Solidarités, Le Figaro (in French).
- ^ L'humanité ne se négocie pas - Jean-Christophe COMBE - Google Books. November 25, 2021. ISBN 9782815945967. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "Jean-Christophe Combe fait changer d'ère la Croix-Rouge française". November 21, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Jean-Christophe Combe".
- ^ Nom * (June 27, 2017). ""Jean-Christophe Combe nommé Directeur général de la Croix-Rouge française" (Communiqué) - La Veille Acteurs de Santé". Toute-la.veille-acteurs-sante.fr. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "[Acteurs de l'engagement] Jean-Christophe Combe, directeur général de la Croix-Rouge française | Carenews PRO" (in French). Carenews.com. April 14, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "Our governance : Jean-Christophe Combe | keolis". www.keolis.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "L'ex-ministre Jean-Christophe Combe devient le directeur marketing de Keolis". Le Figaro (in French). January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.