Pascal Portevin

Alcatel Alsthom Cie Generale D'Electricite SA is an international group whose core businesses are telecommunications systems & railroad and energy transportation systems. The group's cable subsidiaryis the largest producer of power transmission cables in the world. The company also produces batteries and has electrical engineering activities. Telecommunications accounted for 44% of 1996 revenues; telecommunication cables, 21%; energy and transportation, 18%; electrical systems, 13%; batteries, 3%, and other, 1%.

Nexans Maroc SA engages in the business of operating in infrastructure, industry, and building markets. Its production plants include Casablanca and Mohammedia. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.

Le Conseil Général des Technologies de l'Information operates as a regulatory institution with interests in the information technology and telecommunication industries. It offers expertise in general inspection, public policy evaluation, technical, and pedagogical supervision. The company is headquartered in France.