of the Lausanne Opera. He also served as a board member for the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne from 1995 to 1999. From 1991 to 2007 he served as President of the Ballet Preljocaj, and from 1999 to 2010 he was General and Artistic Director of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. He was President of the French Youth Orchestra from 2001 to 2010. Since 2010 he has served as the Director of the Vienna State Opera. References 1955 births Living people French economists French politicians French opera directors Academic staff of the University of Lyon Academic staff of the University of Paris Academic staff of the University of Évry Val d'Essonne Officiers of the Légion d'honneur