People: Veolia Environnement SA (VIE.PA)

Mr. Daniel Bouton has been an Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Veolia Environnement SA since April 30, 2003 and is also the Chairman of the Company's Audit and Accounts Committee and a Member of the Company's Nominating and Remuneration Committee. He is a graduate of Institut d’Etudes Politiques and the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA). As part of the French Financial Controllers’ civil service corps, he occupied a number of different positions in the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, including that of Budget Director, between 1988 and 1991. In 1991, he joined Societe Generale, serving as Managing Director (CEO) from 1993 to 1997, and Chairman of the Board and Managing Director (CEO) from 1997. From May 2008 until May 2009, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Societe Generale. Mr. Bouton created a consultancy business, DMJB, and has served as its President since November 2009.