Jean-Francois Bonneté is a respected luxury industry professional with two decades of experience, both internationally and in the United States. Throughout his career, Mr. Bonneté has earned a distinguished reputation as an energetic, determined, efficient and passionate brand and business leader and builder, as well as an exceptional and creative marketer.
Mr. Bonneté is the co-Founder & President of BCI (a leading Boutique Brand Building beverage company) based in the United States.
Mr. Bonneté is an Elected Representative (Conseiller des Francais de l’Etranger) for the people of France living in TX-LA-OK-AR since 2014. He is also the President of the “Conseil Consulaire” for the states of TX-LA-OK-AR since 2021.
Mr. Bonneté was knighted in 2011 as “Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite Agricole” by the Republic of France and elevated to the grade of "Officer" in 2016.
Mr. Bonneté serves on multiple boards in the United States and in France (including the French American Chamber of Commerce Texas, where he is a past President and Chairman as well as organizations supporting the arts, education, international business development, medical research, children & adults with special needs).
Mr. Bonneté studied business at Harvard University as well as international finance at New York University, and received his MBA from ISG, a French business school.
Mr. Bonneté lives in Houston with his wife Nathalie and their seven children.