Born in 1955. Nord-ouest, France. Doctor of medicine, specialising in general medicine. Certificate of specialised studies in aerospace medicine. Diploma in medicine (emergency medical services). Diploma in tropical medicine and parasitology.General medical practitioner (since 1985). Deputy Mayor of Betz (1989-1995 and since 2005). Mayor of Betz (1995-2005). First Vice-Chair of the Pays de Valois (Oise) Community of Councils (since 2001). Chair of the Valois Senlis Chantilly MIEF (job centre and task force for youth integration). Member of the Oise Departmental Council (since 2001). Member or patron of humanitarian associations. Chair of the Mayors' Association. MEP since 2011.