21. In 1999, Barras was directeur sportif of the British Men's Health. 22. He becomes Directeur of Research and Technology in 1998 and left Alcatel in 2001. 23. He is a " Directeur de Recherches " at the Institute Fourier in Grenoble. 24. He currently works as a directeur sportif at. 25. In 1985, Patrice Kretz, current Pr�sident Directeur G�n�ral, joined the group. 26. Rolf Aldag, Allan Peiper and Tristan Hoffman became " directeur sportifs ". 27. He is also the " Directeur G�n�ral D�l�gu?d Amaury Sport Organisation ". 28. Bruyneel became a directeur sportif and helped Lance Armstrong win seven consecutive Tours de France. 29. Kelly : As a directeur , he was a long way ahead of his time. 30. The team was managed by Massimo Podenzana, with assistance from directeur sportif Simone Borgheresi.