Born in 1961. Ouest, France. Studied Literature. Master's Degree in Classical Literature. Secondary school teacher diploma (CAPES). Diploma of secondary school director.Municipal councillor in Morlaix (2001-2008). Member of the Departmental Council of Finistère (for the Morlaix area)(2008-2011).Departmental secretary of the Finistère UMP Federation.Mayor of Morlaix. Vice-Chair of the "Agglomeration community" of Morlaix, in charge of higher education.Vice-Chair of the French financial markets authority (AMF). Rapporteur of the committee on European affairs of the French financial markets authority. Knight of the French National Order of Merit. MEP since 2011.