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The distinction was presented at the resi-
dence of the French Ambassador in Spain,
Bruno Delaye. The Ambassador paid tribu-
te to Esther Koplowitz’s merits, in both bu-
siness and social affairs, and noted that she
is the only Spanish woman who has been a
member of the boards of directors of two
French multinationals, Vivendi and Veolia.
He also described her successful career in
what has traditionally been a male industry.
Esther Koplowitz expressed her gratitude
to the President of the French Republic
and its ambassador in Spain, and thanked
the governments of both countries for their
unstinting support for Spanish and French
companies to ensure the success of their
strategic and industrial alliances.
Esther Koplowitz told her own “love story”
with France, in which she also reminisced
about her parents. Her relationship with
Esther Koplowitz
awarded Legion of Honour
by the French Republic
Businesswoman
Esther Koplowitz,
marchioness of Casa
Peñalver, was awarded
the Legion of Honour by
the French Republic. She
accepted the distinction on
behalf of all the employees
of FCC, its management
team, and her family