Xavier Niel

Xavier Niel

businessman France

Xavier Niel is a prominent French entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder of the telecommunications company Iliad and the tech incubator Station F in Paris. His contributions to the tech ecosystem in France have made him a key figure in promoting innovation and startup culture. Niel's involvement in the Sommet de l’IA reflects his commitment to fostering advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.

Born on Aug 25, 1967 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
65,333
Power
2,515$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 5.00 0.05% +30% 65,273,511 42,705 $2,700,000 1,766$
Italy 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 60,461,826 22,628 $2,000,000 749$
Totals 2 125,735,337 65,333 $4,700,000 2,515$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Xavier Niel is the owner of Iliad Italia, which has impacted Telecom Italia's market. 5

Le Monde: Vivendi sort des télécoms italiens par la petite porte

France France: Xavier Niel is the individual shareholder of Groupe Le Monde and is involved in a controversial printing center project. 3

Le Monde: Les journaux du groupe Nice-Matin ne paraîtront pas vendredi à la suite d’une grève

Ireland Ireland: Xavier Niel has tightened his grip on Eir after a US hedge fund completed its exit from the State’s largest telecoms group. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: French billionaire Niel inches closer to full ownership of Eir – The Irish Times

France France: Xavier Niel acknowledged that Elon Musk might sometimes be perceived negatively despite being a great entrepreneur. 6

Le Monde: Le patronat français plus préoccupé de la taxe sur le patrimoine des ultrariches que du « trumpisme »