Étienne Francois Davignon is a Belgian businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies. Currently, Dr. Davignon is Chairman for Genfina SA, Chairman for Brussels Airlines SA and Co-Chairman for SN Airholding SA.

He is also on the board of 6 other companies.

In his past career he held the position of Chairman at Recticel SA, VP-Research, Industry & Energy Policies at European Union, Chairman at Société Générale de Belgique SA, Chairman for Compagnie des Wagons-Lits, Chairman at Virgin Express NV, Chairman at Palais des Beaux Arts SA FS, Principal at Belgium Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman for International Energy Agency.

Dr. Davignon received a doctorate from Université Catholique de Louvain.