C hristian Latouche is a self-made French billionaire and the founder, chairman, and majority owner of Fiducial, a major provider of business services for small companies and self-employed professionals. An accountant by training, he founded his company in 1970 and built it into a one-stop-shop for small business needs.

Fiducial offers a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, legal and tax advice, payroll, and office supplies. Latouche grew the company through a combination of organic expansion and numerous acquisitions, both in France and internationally, particularly in the United States. He has kept the company privately owned, allowing him to maintain full control. In addition to his core business, he has diversified his interests by investing in media, acquiring outlets like the Lyon Capitale magazine and Sud Radio.