Georges Besse (25 December 1927, in Clermont-Ferrand, France – 17 November 1986, in Paris) was a French businessman who led several large state-controlled French companies during his lifetime.
He was assassinated outside his Paris home by the terrorist group Action directe.
At the time of his death he was the CEO of French car manufacturer Renault.
AREVA operates the Georges Besse II uranium enrichment plant.[2]