Roland LESCURE

Roland Lescure, born on November 26, 1966, in Paris, France, is an economist and politician. He currently serves as Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty. Roland Lescure attended the École Polytechnique (class of 1987) and later graduated from the École nationale de la statistique et de l'administration économique (ENSAE) in 1992. He furthered his studies by obtaining a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics. Roland Lescure began his career in the French public sector, working at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). He then transitioned to the financial industry, holding senior executive roles at prominent institutions such as Groupama and Natixis. In 2009, he moved to Canada to serve as the Chief Investment Officer at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), one of the world's largest public investment funds, where he played a pivotal role in managing substantial assets. Roland Lescure’s political journey commenced with his involvement in Emmanuel Macron's movement, La République En Marche! (LREM). In 2017, he was elected to the French National Assembly, representing the First Constituency for French residents overseas, which includes Canada and the United States. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee, where he was instrumental in shaping economic policy. In July 2022, Roland Lescure was appointed as the Minister Delegate for Industry in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne, working under the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. His portfolio expanded in February 2024 to include energy, reflecting his growing influence in industrial and energy sectors. During his ministerial tenure, Lescure focused on decarbonizing major industrial sites and supporting companies facing economic challenges due to rising energy costs. In July 2024, Roland Lescure returned to the National Assembly after winning a by-election in his previous constituency. He was subsequently elected as the fifth vice-president of the Assembly, continuing his commitment to public service and legislative affairs. In October 2025, Roland Lescure is appointed Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty under Sebastien Lecornu’s leadership.