Benoit Le Bret is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Avocat and Partner at Gide Loyrette Nouel since 2008. Prior to this role, Benoit held significant positions within the European Commission, including Head of Cabinet from May 2004 to September 2008 and Member of the Cabinet of Michel Barnier from September 1999 to 2004. Benoit's earlier career includes serving as a financial attaché at the Permanent Representation of France to the EU and working as a Civil Administrator in the Budget Directorate at the French Ministry of Finance. Educational qualifications include studies at ENA - Ecole nationale d'administration and a degree with honors from Sciences Po, focused on public service.