He is the chief executive officer of Alter Films and the President of Union of French Producers, UPF.

On 12 March 2009, among with Charles Aznavour, André Santini and Hélène Ségara he attended the opening ceremony of the Yerevan Park in the center of Paris.

A dinner was held to announce the nominees for the 45th César Awards, inviting various actors and staff of nominated films.

Two attendees submitted requests, one for director Claire Denis and the other for writer Virginie Despentes; both are known as feminists.

The Academy's leadership rejected Denis and Despentes and refused to allow them at the ceremony.