Francis Blanchard AC (21 July 1916 – 9 December 2009) was the second longest-serving Director-General of the International Labour Organization.
After studying in Sorbonne, Blanchard undertook military service in the air force from 1937 to 1940.
During the Second World War Blanchard worked as an assistant to a member of the Vichy government, but was involved in resistance activities whilst there.
[1][2] In 1968, Blanchard was appointed Deputy Director-General with responsibility for technical cooperation and field activities.
After his retirement, Blanchard made occasional appearances at International Labour Organization events before dying at the age of 93 on 9 December 2009.