Jacques Schnee is the current president of the Schnee Dust Company and the father of Weiss Schnee. He first appears in Volume 3, Chapter 12, and is known for his stern methods and determination to run the company for the good of society and his country. Despite his sense of duty, Jacques' aggressive business strategies often lead to conflict and make him a controversial figure. His relationship with his children is strained—he can be controlling, but moments of concern do occasionally come through. Jacques demonstrates both a capacity for familial concern and a willingness to put business above his family's feelings, especially when it comes to upholding the Schnee name.
Jacques Schnee believes deeply in his mission to contribute to society through the Schnee Dust Company.
He often justifies harsh business strategies as necessary sacrifices for the greater good.
Despite his apparent confidence, Jacques can be manipulative and controlling, especially towards his children.
He is quick to take drastic measures to assert control, such as freezing Weiss Schnee's credit card to force her into conversation.
He is also known to shift responsibility—when Weiss Schnee causes a scandal, Jacques blames her for bringing shame to the family and immediately changes his plans for succession.
Jacques has a notoriously rocky relationship with his daughter, Weiss Schnee.
He is also in conflict with Winter Schnee, who faced similar parental pressure when joining the military.
His decision-making is heavily influenced by public perception and the prestige of the Schnee family name.
Despite this, he can display genuine concern, such as when he went himself to bring Weiss Schnee home during the fall of Beacon Academy.
First Appearance and Business Approach
Jacques Schnee enters the story in Volume 3, Chapter 12.
He has married the daughter of Nicholas Schnee, joining the Schnee family as an in-law.
The company views him as a strong leader, but his tendency toward aggressive takeovers and ruthless management creates controversy.
Strained Family Dynamics
Jacques' interactions with Weiss Schnee are fraught with tension.
He forces interactions by cutting off access to resources, such as her credit card.
Similar issues arose with Winter Schnee as she chose a different path by joining the military.
Beacon Academy’s Fall and Family Concern
During the fall of Beacon Academy, Jacques shows a rare moment of concern for Weiss Schnee, personally going to retrieve her.
This action highlights a softer, family-oriented side beneath his formidable exterior.
Aftermath and Public Relations
Following the crisis at Beacon Academy, the Atlas military temporarily bans Dust exports, shaking public confidence.
In response, Jacques organizes a charity concert to ease public anxiety and asks Weiss Schnee to perform as a singer.
However, during the post-concert party, after a guest’s tactless comment sets off Weiss Schnee, her public outburst interrupts Jacques’ lobbying efforts.
Seeing this as a stain on the family’s reputation, Jacques reprimands Weiss Schnee and decides she is unfit to be an heir, passing the right of succession to Whitley Schnee.
He then confines Weiss to the family mansion, stating she needs to reflect on her actions.
Jacques' original surname was Gelé before marrying into the Schnee family.
He is infamous for strategies that sometimes bring lucrative gains at the cost of family happiness.
He is willing to shift alliances and inheritance depending on which child he currently favors or which brings less public shame.
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