Jean-Claude PAYE

Born: 26 August 1934 in Longué, France

Education

Degree in Law and Economic Science

Graduate of the Institut d'études politiques, Paris

Career

1959-61: "Elève" at the Ecole nationale d'administration

1961-62: Head of the Private Office of the Mayor of Constantine

1962-63: Secretary of Embassy, Algiers

1963-65: Directorate for Political Affairs (Treaties and Space Affairs) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1965: Special Adviser in the Private Office of the Secretary of State for Scientific Research

1966: Special Adviser in the Private Office of the Minister for Social Affairs

1967-73: Head of Private Office of Mr. Raymond Barre (Vice-President of the Commission of the European Communities with responsibility for economic and finalcial affairs)

1973-74: Counsellor of Embassy, Bonn

1974-76: Deputy Head of Private Office of Mr. Jean Sauvagnargues, Minister of Foreign Affairs

1976-79: Counsellor to the Prime Minister, Mr. Raymond Barre, for international questions

1977-79: Secretary-General of the Interministerial Committee for European Economic Co-operation questions

1979-84 : Director, Economic and Financial Affairs, Ministry for External Relations

1984-96 : Secretary-General of the OECD