People: Vallourec SA (VLLP.PA)

Mr. Patrick Boissier has been an Independent Member of the Supervisory Board of Vallourec SA since June 15, 2000 and was appointed Independent Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board on April 18, 2005. He is also a Member of the Nominating, Remuneration and Governance Committee of the Company. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of DCNS, Director of Institut Francais de la Mer and Member of the Supervisory Board of Steria. He previously served as Managing Director of Cegelec until December 31, 2008 and Chairman and Managing Director of Chantiers de l'Atlantique until March 2008. He is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique.