JEAN BAPTISTE DUZAN

About JEAN BAPTISTE DUZAN

Jean-Baptiste Duzan is an experienced executive and board member, best known today for his role as a member of the Supervisory Board of Immobilière Dassault SA, where he represents Horizon SAS. In this capacity, he also serves on the Strategic Committee and on the Audit, Risk and CSR Committee, which places him at the center of oversight on financial discipline, risk management and long-term strategic direction. He was first appointed on 18 March 2019, and his current mandate runs through 2028. A graduate of École Polytechnique, Duzan built his career across finance and the automotive industry. He started in 1970 at Citibank before joining Renault in 1982, where he held several senior roles: Financial Services Director of Renault VI, Chief Financial Officer of DIAC, Financial Affairs Director of Renault, and project lead for the Safrane vehicle program. From 1992 onward, he reported to Carlos Ghosn within the Renault Group, taking on responsibilities linked to corporate control, accounting and audit. This background gave him deep expertise in financial management, governance and the restructuring of large international businesses. In the 2000s, he broadened his board experience internationally, including mandates at AB Volvo and Nissan, while also chairing the audit and accounts committee of Renault Credit International. In 2009, he became an independent consultant. Between 2011 and 2015, he served as senior advisor at Lazard Frères. Since 2016, he has been Managing Director of Horizon, the family holding company of Henri Seydoux, and he is also Chairman of Duzan-Conseil. He additionally holds current positions within several Horizon-related entities, including Horizon Immobilier, Horizon Tableaux and Horizon Monceau. His profile is particularly valuable in areas such as financial structure, capital allocation, internal control and the governance of listed or asset-heavy companies. At Immobilière Dassault, his presence supports rigorous strategic oversight and strengthens the dialogue between long-term shareholders and governance bodies.