"Napoleon laid the foundation for the French school system, creating secondary schools that could produce a political class capable of effectively running the military and the country, as well as a middle class that wouldn't want to cause another revolution. Many functioned in a regimented manner, similar to military schools. Today, the French school system still separates the elite, continuously encouraging children-even at an elementary level-to consider how their grades today will help them secure the finest jobs after attending the best higher education institutions."
"French nationals head about 30 major foreign companies with a total valuation of $2 trillion, comparable to the entire market cap of France's CAC 40 index, according to Le Monde. They include Marguerite Bérard at ABN Amro, Ariane Gorin at Expedia, Christophe Fouquet at ASML, and Fidji Simo at Instacart. While it isn't particularly unusual for a foreign national to head a major company in another country, what is surprising is the number of French C-suite players outside of French borders."
French nationals head about 30 major foreign companies with a combined valuation near $2 trillion, roughly equal to France's CAC 40 market capitalization. High-profile examples include Marguerite Bérard at ABN Amro, Ariane Gorin at Expedia, Christophe Fouquet at ASML, and Fidji Simo at Instacart. A disproportionate number of French CEOs lead firms outside France, more than in any other European country. The concentration of French executives abroad partly reflects the French education system rooted in Napoleonic reforms. Selective pathways such as the grandes écoles and two-year classes préparatoires channel elites into top positions.
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