Professor Viviane de Beaufort

Education: Doctorate and Master's Degree, European Community Law, University of Paris I - La Sorbonne. Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, University of Paris X. Center for European Studies degree, University of Paris I - La Sorbonne. Ad personem Jean Monnet chair

Research Areas: European Community law and institutionnal issues, European and comparative company law and CG issues. Author of books &  articles on company law and Corporate Governance topics. Working on shareholders activism in France and Europe

Professional Experience: ex director of the ESSEC law curriculum, Director of the European Center Law and Economics at ESSEC, Co-director of the European Affairs track, founder of Women empowerment programmes, previously Department Chair of the Law Department and ESsc &Mannheim EXMBA 

 Involved in several think-tanks on European topics and expert at EC, EP,  

Memberships: member of the governance board of CDC, Institut du Capitalisme Responsable, Forum pour l'Investissement Responsable, Commission prospective IFA, Honorary President of "Groupe des Belles Feuilles." , Member of CEDECE - France, ECSA-Europe, Partner with lawyers associations, 2Gap, Women for CEO