Bernard Fontana

Born in Tamatave (Madagascar), French citizen
Graduated in Engineering from the École Polytechnique and the École Nationale Supérieure des Techniques Avancées in Paris.
 

Professional Experience

• He has begun his career in the chemicals (SNPE), steel (ArecelorMittal and APERAM) and construction materials sectors (Holcim).
• He was CEO of APERAM before being appointed CEO of Holcim on 1 February 2012.
• On 1 September 2015, has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AREVA NP.
• He was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Framatome (formerly AREVA NP) on 1 July 2016.
• He is also a Board member at Thales, SSAB, and at GIFEN Services after serving as its Chairman and CEO for 4 years, and he has been a member of the Council of the French Nuclear Energy Industry Group GIFEN since its creation in 2018.
• He is a member of the High Committee for Transparency and Information on Nuclear Safety in France.
• On 1 April 2024, he has been appointed Group Executive Vice-President in charge of the Industry and Services Division of EDF and in October 2024, Chairman of Arabelle Solutions.
• As of 5 May 2025 he is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EDF.