Florent Gardes is a seasoned tax professional with extensive experience in group tax leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Group Tax Director at Vivendi since March 2023, Florent previously held the same title at Veolia from September 2010 to February 2023, while also serving in roles such as Tax Director for Asia & Central and Eastern Europe and Asia Tax Director. Earlier experience includes positions as Attorney at Law and Tax Manager at Landwell & Associés and as a Tax Advisor at FIDAL. Florent holds a DJCE - Magistere in Business Law and Taxation from the University of Montpellier, and has participated in an Executive Seminar in Business Administration and Management at Veolia. Florent is also a member of the Montpellier bar.