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Agence France-Presse

is in the Media Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$325.0M
  • Private
  • FR
Dow Jones Description

International News Services

Chairman & CEO
Pierre Louette
Number of Employees 2,000
Contact Information

11-15 Place de la Bourse

Paris 75002

www.afp.com

(33) 140414646

NAICS Code Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers: 711510

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News & Analysis

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  • NHL'S Lightning name Melrose coach

    - 2008-06-24

    TAMPA, Florida AFP — The Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday tabbed Barry Melrose as their new coach, bringing him back to the bench after more than 10 years as a television commentator. Melrose becomes the sixth coach in club history, replacing John Tortorella, who was sacked after the Lightning tied...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, coach, NHL, TVs

  • NHL management icon Pollock dies

    - 2007-08-17

    TORONTO, Canada, Aug 16, 2007 AFP — Nine-time Stanley Cup winner and former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens Sam Pollock died Wednesday in Toronto. He was 81. Pollock spent 14 years as the Canadiens GM, beginning in 1964. "He was a hard worker, had a lot vision,...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, NHL, Toronto, TVs

  • Russia nears transfer deal with NHL: report

    - 2006-06-10

    TORONTO, Canada AFP — The Russian Ice Hockey Federation and the National Hockey League are nearing a deal that would pave the way for more Russian players to play professional hockey to North America. Canadian television channel TSN reported Friday that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and RIHF president Vladislav...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, NHL, TVs

  • Canadian hockey fans happy NHL deal struck, not eager to pack arenas

    - 2005-07-14

    OTTAWA AFP — Canadian hockey fans expressed mixed emotions about a deal reached between the National Hockey League and the players' association to end a 301-day lockout. Anxious to see their favorite teams return to the ice, but still bitter that it took almost a year to hammer out...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, Games, NHL, TVs

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
David Guiraud Vice President
Claude Perret Director, HR
Denis Hiault Director, Info
Jean-Pierre Vignolle Director General
Jocelyne Bulke Assistant Director
Michel Tourmen Director, Finance
Yves de Saint Jacob Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications
Luke Hunt
Michael Mainville Correspondent
Dan Jung Multimedia Editor
Peter Wutherich Editor

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Pierre Louette Chairman & CEO

Organization Position Status
Agence France-Presse Chairman & CEO Current
Agence France-Presse Executive Vice President Current

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Agence France-Presse Vice President Current

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Agence France-Presse Director, HR Current
Agence France-Presse Director, HR Former

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Agence France-Presse Director, Info Current

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Agence France-Presse Director General Current

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Agence France-Presse Assistant Director Current

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Agence France-Presse Director, Finance Current
Agence France-Presse Director, Finance Former

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Agence France-Presse Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications Current

Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.

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Agence France-Presse Current

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Agence France-Presse Correspondent Current
Global Radio News Ltd. Current
San Francisco Chronicle Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent Former
The Gazette Reporter Former
The Prague Post Reporter Former

Array

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Dan Jung Current

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International Center for Journalists Master Current
Agence France-Presse Editor Current