Michel Lignon is President and CEO of NEC France.  Before assuming this position in 2005, Michel was General Manager of NEC France Systems Division for two years. 

Prior to joining NEC, Michel worked for various companies in the Telecommunications sector, both in France and internationally.  Highlights include four years as Key Account Director at Ericsson France, and five years as Head of  Distribution Networks at Orange France (France Telecom Group).

Michel is based in Nanterre, France.