CHRISTELLE CHIROUX APPOINTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE TF1 FOUNDATION

From 7 November, Christelle Chiroux will be Chief Operating Officer of the TF1 Foundation.
In that capacity she will be responsible for defining the missions and managing the activities of the TF1 Foundation. She will report to Valérie Languille, Executive Vice President, Human Relations and CSR at TF1 Group.
In parallel with these new duties, Christelle will retain her role as Deputy Head of News, reporting to Thierry Thuillier, Head of News at TF1 Group.

As COO of the TF1 Foundation, Christelle Chiroux will be tasked with:

• Defining and initiating the road map of theTF1 Foundation
• Piloting and managing projects connected with the TF1 Foundation’s commitments
• Forging long-term partnerships with the various players involved in creating job opportunities (colleges, institutions, charities, etc)
• Publicising the actions of the TF1 Foundation
• She will also be responsible for promoting and developing media education, particularly for young people.

For the last 15 years the TF1 Foundation has been working to support the creation of job opportunities for youngsters from deprived backgrounds right across France via block release programmes, and promoting joint initiatives favouring equal opportunities and the struggle against all forms of discrimination.

Christelle Chiroux
After graduating from the CUEJ journalism school in 1995, Christelle began her career in journalism with TF1 in 1999. She held various posts: Picture Editor, Senior Reporter, Head of Department, and Editor in Chief. She is currently Deputy Head of News in charge of mediation and CSR.