Description
Jean-Sébastien Blanc is currently Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources at ENGIE, a position he has held since January 2021. In this role, he defines and drives the Group's HR strategy and oversees corporate functions, contributing to ENGIE's transformation and overall performance. From January 1, 2027, he will serve as ENGIE France President. As such, he serves as the Group’s institutional representative in France. He consistently champions ENGIE’s vision, interests, and commitments among public authorities, social partners, trade associations, institutional stakeholders, and the media, in alignment with the Group’s strategy.
With a postgraduate degree in Human Resources from IAE Aix-en-Provence, Jean Sébastien Blanc began his career in labor relations at PSA Peugeot Citroën before joining the Danone Group, where he held various HR positions, notably at Évian Resort and Lu France. He continued his career at Alstom, eventually becoming Senior Vice President of HR for the transport division. Before joining ENGIE, Jean-Sébastien Blanc spent 8 years as Executive Vice President of OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium), where he was in charge of Human Resources, CSR and Health and Safety.
Throughout his career, Jean Sébastien Blanc has established himself as a key player in the transformation of HR practices. He advocates a human-centered approach that promotes social dialogue, diversity, and employee engagement. Convinced that diversity is a lever for performance, he actively supports the feminization of technical and scientific professions. His involvement as honorary president of the Elles Bougent association (2020–2022) illustrates his commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of scientific careers among younger generations.
