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Guillaume Pepy

Initiative France · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-22

Guillaume Pepy is the CEO of Initiative France. Pepy is based in France. Pepy was born in 1958 in Neuilly-sur-Seine and educated at École nationale d'administration and Sciences Po.

Guillaume Pepy is a high-ranking French civil servant who currently serves as president of the SNCF, the French national rail authority. He is also chairman of Eurostar and deputy-chairman of the Keolis Group.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Guillaume Pepy's expansion into advisory and governance roles, including an appointment as senior policy advisor at I Squared and a position as president of the supervisory board at EmLyon business school. Earlier headlines have highlighted partnerships and collaborations involving Initiative France in supporting entrepreneurship and regional development initiatives.

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Born
May 26, 1958 · Neuilly-sur-Seine
Citizenship
France
Education
École nationale d'administration, Sciences Po
Awards
Commander of the National Order of Merit, manager de l'année, Officer of the Legion of Honour, prix de la Carpette anglaise

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Guillaume Pepy: FAQ

What company does Guillaume Pepy lead?
Guillaume Pepy is CEO of Initiative France.
Where was Guillaume Pepy educated?
Guillaume Pepy studied at École nationale d'administration, Sciences Po.