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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 to play exhibition in Slovakia

    - 2008-08-16

    TAMPA, Florida AFP — The Tampa Bay Lightning will square off against HC Slovan of the Slovak Extraliga in an exhibition game on September 30, the National Hockey League club announced on Friday. The contest, which will take place at Samsung Arena, will be the first NHL exhibition game...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Games, NHL

  • NHL Oilers reunite Canadian Olympic gold masterminds

    - 2008-07-31

    EDMONTON, Canada AFP — Steve Tambellini, who spent the past three seasons as vice president and assistant general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, was named general manager of the Edmonton Oilers here on Thursday. Tambellini, 50, spent the past 17 season with the Canucks but will unite in Edmonton...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Canada, NHL

  • NHL Ducks extend Carlyle's coaching contract

    - 2008-07-23

    ANAHEIM, California AFP — Randy Carlyle signed a two-year contract extension here on Wednesday to remain coach of the Anaheim Ducks through the 2010-2011 National Hockey League season, the team announced. Carlyle has gone 138-74 with 34 drawn after regulation in three seasons with the Ducks, whom he coached...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Government, NHL, Regulations

  • Flames sign former all-star Bertuzzi to a contract

    - 2008-07-07

    CALGARY, Canada AFP — Todd Bertuzzi, who once scored 46 goals with the Vancouver Canucks, signed a contract with the Calgary Flames on Monday. Bertuzzi, 33, registered 14 goals and 26 assists with the Anaheim Ducks last season, but was released so the Ducks could re-sign restricted free agent...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Canada, CAREER, NHL

  • Blake signs with NHL Sharks

    - 2008-07-03

    SAN JOSE, California AFP — The San Jose Sharks signed veteran defenceman Rob Blake to a one-year contract on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Canadian broadcaster TSN reported Blake, 38, will receive five million dollars in 2008-09. In 71 games last season with the Los Angeles...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Blake, broadcaster, Games, NHL

  • Niedermayer plans to play full NHL season

    - 2008-06-26

    LOS ANGELES AFP — Scott Niedermayer, who took half the National Hockey League season off last year, announced Thursday he will attend this years Anaheim Ducks' training camp. "I had a great time last season after returning to the team," the 34-year-old Niedermayer said. "I'm excited about having another...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Cup, game, NHL, team, training

  • Roenick re-signs with San Jose

    - 2008-06-25

    SAN JOSE, California AFP — Veteran forward Jeremy Roenick, who recently became the 40th player in NHL history to score 500 goals, re-signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. The 38-year-old American reportedly signed a contract worth close to one million dollars. He joined the Sharks as a...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, NHL

  • 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 suspends Anaheim Ducks owner Samueli

    - 2008-06-24

    NEW YORK AFP — The National Hockey League suspended Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli on Tuesday, a day after he pleaded guilty to lying to stock exchange regulators. Samueli, who pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission, is scheduled to...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Government, NHL, Regulations

  • NHL Hurricanes agree on contract with Gleason

    - 2008-06-19

    RALEIGH, North Carolina AFP — The Carolina Hurricanes Thursday agreed to terms with Tim Gleason on an 11 million-dollar deal that will keep the defenseman with the National Hockey League team for four more years. Gleason will receive two million dollars in 2008-09 and an extra 500,000 dollars each...

    Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, CAREER, NHL, team

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

Organization Position Status
Agence France-Presse Director, Info Current

Organization Position Status
Agence France-Presse Director General Current

Organization Position Status
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.

Organization Position Status
Agence France-Presse Current

Organization Position Status
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

Organization Position Status
Dan Jung Current

Organization Position Status
International Center for Journalists Master Current
Agence France-Presse Editor Current
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