Jean-François Palus started his career with Arthur Andersen in 1985 in audit and financial consulting.

 

Before joining Artemis, he spent 10 years with the PPR group, as Deputy General Manager and CFO for Pinault SA’s Industry-Wood division (from 1991 to 1993), Group Financial Controller (from 1993 to 1997), then Store Manager with FNAC (1997-1998), and finally CFO & Corporate Secretary and member of the Conforama Management Board (from 1998 to 2001).

 

Since March 2005, he was in charge of the PPR mergers and acquisitions department, reporting to François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of the Group.

 

His previous role, since 2001, was as a Director and Board Member of the Artemis family holding company.

 

Since December, 13th 2005, Jean-Francois Palus is PPR's Chief Financial Officer.

 

Since February, 26th 2008, Jean-François Palus is PPR’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CFO.