Jean de Ponton d'Amécourt

Who is Jean de Ponton d'Amécourt?

Jean Knower Paul Marie de Ponton d'Amécourt is a French diplomat, formerly the French ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan from 2008 to 2011 and former Under-secretary of Defense for Policy from 2005 to 2008. He also extensively served in the private sector, including as Executive Director and President for Europe of British conglomerate GrandMet.

D'Amécourt was born in Paris, France. After studying at Lycée Janson de Sailly in Paris, he graduated from Sciences Po and from the French National School of Government. He also holds a degree in Public Law and Economics. He is married to Jacqueline de Ponton d'Amécourt, born de Rohan-Chabot. They have three children.