MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS IN ENERGY
PATRICK POUYANNÉ After the unexpected death of Christophe de Margerie , Patrick Pouyanné was appointed CEO of oil and gas Supermajor , Total S . A in 2014 . As a graduate of École Polytechnique and an Engineer of the French Corps des Mines , Pouyanné has held various positions in finance and the energy sector , including positions in the French Industry Ministry and Environment and Industry Technical Advisor to the Prime Minister . In recent weeks , Pouyanné has played a prominent role in the Climate Talks in Paris , uniting with other CEOs for oil and gas firms to help limit emissions .
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