Jean-Luc Mano is the founder and CEO of the French strategic consulting firm Only Conseil, which, since 1998, offers expert advice in communication, media, crisis management and political strategy to a variety of clients: heads of States, government ministers, political leaders, national and municipal institutions, as well as corporations.

He has an exceptional background in political journalism for some of the biggest brands of French media – TV, radio and print – and has served as CEO of BFM, member of the executive board of France Television, head of news for France 2 and France Soir, head of the political desk at TF1, to mention just a few. Throughout his career he has built a vast network of contacts across the political spectrum.

Alongside his consulting work he maintains a regular media presence as columnist and recurrent guest for LCI, RTL, LCP and others and heads a Master’s program at France’s premier school of journalism ESJ.