Edward Bouygues

About Edward Bouygues

Edward Bouygues currently holds a key leadership role at Bouygues Group as Deputy CEO in charge of Telecoms Development, CSR and Innovation, while also serving as Chairman of Bouygues Telecom. In this capacity, he sits at the intersection of strategy, operational performance and transformation for one of France’s major telecom businesses. His responsibilities reflect the group’s emphasis on long-term development, responsible growth and innovation-led competitiveness in a demanding market. Edward Bouygues graduated from ESSCA in Angers, where he specialized in banking and finance, and later earned an MBA from London Business School. He began his career within the Bouygues ecosystem by spending five years at Bouygues Construction, first as a site supervisor and then in sales. He joined Bouygues Telecom in February 2014 in the marketing department, gaining direct exposure to customer-facing and product-related functions. He was then appointed head of services, content and product design, before becoming CEO of RCBT, the Club Bouygues Telecom store network, in February 2017. This progression gave him a broad operational foundation across construction, retail, marketing and product leadership. In January 2019, he was appointed Director of Strategy at Bouygues Telecom and joined the operator’s Executive Committee, strengthening his role in corporate planning and long-term positioning. In February 2021, he became Deputy CEO of Bouygues, with responsibility for telecoms development, and in April 2022 he was named Chairman of Bouygues Telecom. He also chairs several group-related entities and initiatives, including Bouygues Telecom Flowers, Bouygues Telecom Initiatives, Bouygues Développement and the Bouygues Telecom Corporate Foundation. His career profile combines family-group governance continuity, deep operational experience, and a strong focus on innovation and CSR priorities.