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Vincent Bolloré was born on April 1, 1952 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France and is credited as a businessperson and entrepreneur. As of 2026, Vincent Bolloré is 74 years old. Education on record includes Paris Nanterre University. Listed accolades include Commander of the Legion of Honour (2009), manager de l'année (1987), Knight of the Legion of Honour (1995) and 2 more.
My Take
What fascinates me about Vincent Bolloré is the quiet, dynastic ambition behind the headlines. He took a family firm and expanded it across logistics, media, and investment until his net worth crossed ten billion dollars, all while staying far less flashy than American moguls. The Legion of Honour at Commander rank signals a man the state itself recognizes. I respect that he stepped back from the family business in 2022 rather than clinging on; knowing when to exit is its own form of mastery. He strikes me as a builder of empires who prefers shadows to spotlights, and that restraint is compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vincent Bolloré
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァンサン・ボロレ
- Reading
- ゔぁんさん・ぼろれ
- Born
- April 1, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France
- Occupation
- businessperson / entrepreneur
2. Background
- University
- Paris Nanterre University
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Commander of the Legion of Honour
- 1987 manager de l'année
- 1995 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2008 Commander of the Ivorian Order of Merit
- 2012 Grand Officer of the National Order of the Ivory Coast
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Vincent Bolloré born?
Born April 1, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Vincent Bolloré from?
Vincent Bolloré is from Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France.
What does Vincent Bolloré do?
Vincent Bolloré works as businessperson, entrepreneur.
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