Éric Le Gentil is a French businessperson who has been at the head of 5 different companies. Currently, he holds the position of Chairman at Mercialys SA.

In his past career he was Chairman of Générali Réassurance Courtage, Member-Management Board at Générali Investment Managers SA, Member of X-Assurances, Member of Club des 17, Member of Sciences Po Assurance, Chairman at Générali Investments France SA, Chairman of Cofifo SAS, Chief Executive Officer, COO & Director at Générali France Assurances SA, Head-Asset Coordination & Management Assistance at Générali France SA and Managing Partner at La Diane SARL.

He received an undergraduate degree from Ecole Polytechnique, an undergraduate degree from Sciences Po and an undergraduate degree from Institut des Actuaires Français.