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Christel Heydemann
: Orange Revenue: US $ 45.96bn Founded: 1988
Christel was named Orange’ s CEO in 2022 and has served on the company’ s board since 2017. She began her career in the telecoms industry in 1999 with Alcatel where she undertook numerous roles that informed her technology and leadership experience. With a passion for innovation, Christel is committed to connecting people sustainably and addressing rising issues for Orange’ s global consumer base. 42 July 2026