Vincent De Rivaz

Biography

 Vincent de Rivaz is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Hydraulique de Grenoble. In 1977, he joined EDF’s Exterior Engineering Centre within the International Affairs Division. From 1985 to 1992, he participated in EDF’s development in China within the International Division, of which he became Director of the Far East Division in 1989. From 1992 to 1994, he was the Head of the National Center of Hydro Equipment within the Equipment Division. He was appointed Deputy Head of the International Division in 1995 and became Head of Projects in 1996. He joined the Finance Department in 1999 as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and became Head of Financial Strategies and Operations in 2000. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the London Electricity Group in early 2002. He led the merger transactions of companies acquired during the first six months of 2002 (Eastern and Seeboard networks) and created in mid-2003 EDF Energy and has since been its Chief Executive Officer. Mr de Rivaz was awarded The Energy Institute’s 71st Melchett Award in June 2006. He was named National Ambassador by HRH the Prince of Wales, in July 2009, for his significant contribution to the Prince’s Business in the Community projects. In November 2009 Mr de Rivaz became an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers as recognition for the major contribution he has made to engineering. He is Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur.

Research Interest

 Financial Strategies and Operations