French actor and businessman
French actor and businessman
French actor and later businessman who appeared in Hollywood films before leading major corporate roles.
Jacques Bergerac (May 26, 1927 – June 15, 2014) was a French actor and businessman.
He appeared in films such as "Gigi" (1958) and "March's Child" (1958), gaining recognition in Hollywood.
Bergerac married actresses Ginger Rogers and Deborah Kerr during his acting career.
After leaving acting, he held executive positions at Revlon and Coopervision.
He helped expand Revlon's international operations throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Bergerac left a legacy both on screen and in the cosmetics industry.
1927
Jacques Bergerac
Spanish lawyer and businessman
Spanish lawyer and businessman
Spanish lawyer and businessman, best known as president of the Real Madrid football club from 2006 to 2009.
Ramón Calderón is a Spanish lawyer and businessman who served as the president of Real Madrid, one of the world's most prestigious football clubs, between 2006 and 2009. Born in Santander, Spain, he built a successful career in corporate law before entering sports administration. During his tenure, Real Madrid signed star players such as Fabio Cannavaro and Zinedine Zidane, winning the La Liga title in 2007. Calderón resigned amid controversy over voting irregularities but remained influential in sports and business circles. He continues to advise on legal and commercial matters in the sports industry.
1951
Ramón Calderón
Canadian businessman and politician, 29th Canadian Minister of Transport
Canadian businessman and politician
29th Canadian Minister of Transport
Canadian politician and businessman who served as Minister of Transport from 2008 to 2013.
Born in Roberval, Quebec, in 1954, Denis Lebel entered politics as the MP for Lac-Saint-Jean in 2007.
He was appointed Minister of Transport under Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2008.
During his tenure, he oversaw aviation safety regulations and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Lebel later served as interim leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec, influencing provincial politics.
Before politics, he built a career in forestry and entrepreneurship, blending business acumen with public service.
He remains a prominent figure in Quebec’s political and economic landscape.
Denis Lebel
Canadian Minister of Transport
Canadian businessman and politician
Canadian businessman and politician
Canadian businessman and politician, founder of Coalition Avenir Québec and Premier of Quebec.
Born in Montreal in 1957, François Legault co-founded the travel company Air Transat.
He was first elected to Quebec’s National Assembly in 1998 and served as Minister of Education.
After a period in the private sector, he launched the Coalition Avenir Québec in 2011.
Legault led his party to a majority victory in 2018, becoming Premier of Quebec.
His administration focuses on economic growth, secularism, and immigration policy.
Legault remains a key figure in Canadian politics, known for centrist and pragmatic governance.
François Legault