Jean-Marie Messier Quotes

France, Businessman
December 13, 1956

Jean-Marie Messier (born 13 December 1956) is a French businessman who was chairman and chief executive of the multinational media conglomerate Vivendi (formerly Vivendi Universal) until 2002. He is also frequently referred to by the nickname "J2M" and "J6M", based on his initials.

I am not a Hollywood Jew and I won't ever be one.

Jean-Marie Messier
For me, skiing is a physical necessity. I have a need for risk.

Jean-Marie Messier
- Risk
- Skiing

Vivendi will be one of the very few top communications groups of the Internet age. We will have customers all over the globe, providing services through all kinds of technology.

Jean-Marie Messier
- Age
- Technology
I was a very early believer in the idea of convergence.

Jean-Marie Messier
I am the most un-French Frenchman you will ever meet.

Jean-Marie Messier
For this to make sense, of course, it would have to be a fair financial deal for us. But I think this could be the occasion for us to build a true partnership in content. And we're especially interested because interactive services are a key field for us.

Jean-Marie Messier
- True
- Financial
Our multiaccess approach will make the life of the customer simpler.

Jean-Marie Messier
- Life