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Ex-EDF boss Proglio's trial exposes murky world of consulting firms

Former EDF CEO Henri Proglio arrives at the Paris Criminal Court for his trial on 21 May 2024. © Florian Poitout/Abaca/Reuters

A criminal court case in which ex-EDF chief Henri Proglio was acquitted of favouritism has exposed the nebulous world of French consulting firms, where outsized egos and hefty bills for questionable results appear to be par for the course. [...]

Published on 08/10/2024 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 5 minutes Thierry LEVEQUE, Franck Renaud

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While on trial in France over allegations he signed dozens of contracts without competitive bidding when CEO of EDF, Henri Proglio has managed to establish a successful consultancy business. Saudi Arabia in particular is keen to use his expertise to develop its renewable energy and nuclear industries.

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