## Merceron-Vicat Jacques
Jacques Merceron-Vicat is a French businessman and politician who served as the President of the Senate of France from 2011 to 2014. He was born on March 22, 1938, in La Tronche, France.
**Business Career**
Merceron-Vicat worked as a manager for the Vicat Group, a cement and building materials company. He eventually became the CEO of the company and served in that role for many years.
**Political Career**
Merceron-Vicat entered politics in the 1980s, serving as a regional councilor and then as a member of the National Assembly. He was elected to the Senate in 1995 and served as the President of the Senate from 2011 to 2014.
**Awards and Recognition**
Merceron-Vicat has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in business and politics. He is a Commander of the Legion of Honor, the highest French civilian honor.
**Social Media**
Merceron-Vicat is active on social media. He has a Twitter account (@Merceron_Vicat) and a Facebook page (@MerceronVicatJacques).
**Recent Projects**
Merceron-Vicat is currently involved in several projects, including:
* Promoting sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
* Supporting young entrepreneurs
* Advocating for a stronger European Union
**Other Information**
* Merceron-Vicat is married and has three children.
* He is a graduate of the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris (HEC Paris).
* He is a member of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques.
* He is a member of the Trilateral Commission.
**References**
* [Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Merceron-Vicat)
* [Senate of France website](https://www.senat.fr/senateur/merceron_vicat_jacques08008e.html)
* [Twitter account](https://twitter.com/Merceron_Vicat)
* [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/MerceronVicatJacques)