President of several companies, Bernard Chevry created many professional organizations and events in widely different fields including toys, music and communications.

In 1965, he launched, created and directed the first International Market of Television Programs in Cannes, today known as the MIPTV. Two years later, he founded the MIDEM, a musical edition market, and the MIPCOM which both still take place in Cannes each year.

Administrator of France 3 (French television channel) from 1992 to 1997, he has sat on the board of directors of Radio France since 1998, as a personality named by the CSA, and served as the interim chairman and managing director of Radio France following Jean-Marie Cavada's departure in April 2004.