[2] In 1972, he started working for Compagnie Générale des Eaux, and he became the chairman and CEO in 1990.

[1] He serves as non-executive director of CNP Assurances, Dassault Aviation and Natixis.

[1] He was appointed as chairman and CEO of Electricité de France in November 2009.

[4] He was decorated commander of the National Order of Merit of the Legion of Honour.

[1] In December 2014 Proglio was appointed second-in-command and chairman of Thales Group.