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Xavier Huillard

Chairman, Vinci · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-20

Xavier Huillard is the CEO of Vinci. Huillard is based in France. Huillard was born in 1954 in 15th arrondissement of Paris and educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and École polytechnique.

French business executive born in 1954. He has been with Vinci since 1998 in various leadership roles, serving as CEO from 2006 to 2025 before transitioning to Chairman. He graduated from École Polytechnique and École des ponts ParisTech.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Xavier Huillard's departure from the chief executive role at Vinci, marking a significant leadership transition for the construction and concessions company. The headlines indicate that Vinci launched a formal succession plan for Huillard's exit, with Pierre Anjolras appointed as Chief Operating Officer as part of the transition process.

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Born
June 27, 1954 · 15th arrondissement of Paris
Citizenship
France
Education
École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, École polytechnique, Lycée Louis-le-Grand

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Xavier Huillard: FAQ

Who is Xavier Huillard?
Xavier Huillard is the Chairman of Vinci, based in France.
What company does Xavier Huillard lead?
Xavier Huillard is CEO of Vinci.
Where was Xavier Huillard educated?
Xavier Huillard studied at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, École polytechnique, Lycée Louis-le-Grand.