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Bilal Alnemr was born in Damascus, in Syria. He discovered the violin at a very young age with a small instrument given to him by his father, and developed a passion for classical music, winning national competitions in Syria at the age of 11. Spotted by French teachers, he joined the Conservatoire d’Aix-en-Provence in 2010 and went on to study in Paris at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse. He then furthered his studies at the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin and performed with prestigious orchestras, including the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. In 2019, he founded the Vauvenargues Festival to thank the village that welcomed him and his family during the war in Syria, and to promote musical exchanges between Syria and the wider world. His journey symbolises art as a vehicle for dialogue between cultures.

Jacques Aschenbroich is a French business executive and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors at Orange from 2022 to 2026. A graduate of the École des Mines, he began his career in the civil service, notably in the Prime Minister’s office in 1987–1988. He then joined Saint-Gobain, where he held several senior management positions in France and internationally, notably in Brazil, Germany and the United States, before becoming Deputy Chief Executive of the group. In 2009, he joined Valeo, where he served first as Chief Executive Officer and then as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until 2022, before becoming Chairman of the Board of Directors and subsequently Honorary Chairman. He is also a director of BNP Paribas and TotalEnergies, as well as Chairman of the French American Foundation France. He is recognised for his industrial experience and his expertise in the governance of major international groups.

Co-founder of August Debouzy alongside former diplomat Olivier Debouzy, Gilles August has led the firm since 1995. He is a member of the Paris and New York Bars. His practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions and private equity, while also covering corporate law, commercial litigation, arbitration, and white-collar criminal law. For the past 25 years, Gilles August has advised leading players in both the French and international economies. Driven by a modern vision of legal counsel, he has consistently positioned his firm at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship. His public engagements, as well as the firm’s initiatives, reflect this commitment — including the *Start You Up* program, launched in 2013 to help French startups grow, and the *Olivier Debouzy Prize*, awarded each year to the most innovative legal thought leader.

Olivier Babeau is a French academic, essayist, and consultant, known for his analyses of economic, educational, and technological issues. A graduate of ESCP and the École normale supérieure de Cachan, he has taught management sciences at Paris-Dauphine, Paris VIII, and Bordeaux, and has also served as an adviser in ministerial offices, notably to Roger Karoutchi and François Fillon. Founder and president of the Sapiens Institut, he is a regular contributor to media outlets. Author of around ten essays, including "L’Ère de la flemme" (2025) and "Ne faites plus d'études : Apprendre autrement à l’ère de l’IA" with Laurent Alexandre (2025), he analyses the transformations linked to innovation and advocates for a more agile and less bureaucratic society, while warning of the risks of AI.

A recognized leader for her expertise in strategy, geopolitics, and the technology sector, Marie-Pierre holds a PhD in Geopolitics from Université Paris-Sorbonne and completed doctoral studies in International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University. After leading divisions at Dassault Systèmes, she served as Deputy CEO at Bull and Naval Group. Currently, she is the CEO of Institut Montaigne, a board member of La Poste Group (where she chairs the Quality and Sustainable Development Committee), and an independent director for companies such as ComGest and Exclusive Networks. Her career reflects a commitment to international engagement, innovation, and addressing major economic and technological challenges.

Maud Bailly is a graduate of ENS-Ulm, Sciences Po and ENA (promotion République). She joined the Inspectorate General of Finance in 2007, where she carried out a number of strategic and financial audit assignments in partnership with international institutions (World Bank, IMF, etc.). In 2011, she joined SNCF, where she was successively appointed Director of the Paris-Montparnasse station, Deputy Director of the TGV product for the Paris region, and then Director of the Trains business line. In 2015, she joined the cabinet of Prime Minister Manuel Valls as Head of Economic and Digital Affairs. In 2017, she joined Accor as Director of Digital Strategy, where she steered the group's technological transformation. At the end of this mission, she was chosen to develop Accor's business in Southern Europe. In 2023, she was appointed Managing Director of Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems and joined the Executive Committee of the Luxury & Lifestyle division of Accor.

Emmanuelle Barbara, Senior partner at August Debouzy, specialist in Employment & Social Welfare Law, has been a member of the Paris Bar since 1993. As a Managing Partner of August Debouzy from 2001 to 2017, she created the labor department, which is involved in all areas of employment law and the development of HR strategies. In fifteen years, her team has become a leading provider of labor law services and advice. In 2012, 2018 and 2024, Emmanuelle Barbara received the “Lawyer of the Year” award in labor law from Best Lawyers magazine. Moreover, she teaches at the Master’s level (Master 2) at Sciences Po Paris Law School. She also actively participates, within multiple think tanks, in the debate on the evolution of French labor law.

Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and the École nationale d’administration. She dedicated nearly 20 years to public service, notably at the Directorate-General of the Treasury and the Permanent Representation of France to the European Union. She also served as a technical advisor in the office of the Minister of the Economy and later as Deputy Director for Banks and Public Interest Financing.
She then moved to the financial sector as Deputy CEO of the Fédération nationale du Crédit Agricole, before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister in 2010. After a period at the Inspection générale des finances, she led the French Banking Federation and the Association française des banques from 2014 to 2019. She subsequently served as Secretary General of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, and was appointed Chair of the Autorité des marchés financiers in 2022.

As a renowned academic, Gérard Bekerman began his career as an assistant to Raymond Aron at the Collège de France. He continued his career as a visiting professor at UCLA (Los Angeles) and the University of Paris II. He is currently co-director of the Essec Finance Chair. He is also the author of numerous scientific publications and authoritative works on public accounts and international monetary and financial issues. A member of Afer since 1987, he became its director in 2005 and its chairman in 2007. Graduated of the École Normale de Musique, he is the founder and chairman of the International Competition for Outstanding Piano Amateurs, as well as the chairman of the Long-Thibauld Foundation, whose aim is to support talented young people in the professional music world.

Pierre Bessé is CEO of Bessé, a family-run, independent company based in Nantes. As a specialist in insurance consultancy, he pushes back the boundaries to improve risk management for medium-sized and large companies. His company has topped the risk manager satisfaction rankings for the third year running. At the dawn of the 2010s, Pierre Bessé was one of the first voices to urge entrepreneurs to protect themselves against the cyber threat. He has also been involved in the fight against cancer for many years, working with the Institut Curie and the Institut Gustave Roussy to train managers in the challenges of working with cancer.

Jean-Michel Blanquer is a jurist and professor of public law, holding a master's degree in philosophy and a DEA (postgraduate diploma) in political science from Sciences Po Paris. He worked as a researcher at the French Institute of Andean Studies in Bogota until 1991, then taught law at Panthéon-Assas University and later at the University of Tours. As a professor of public law at Sciences Po Lille, he directed the Institute of Advanced Latin American Studies at Paris 3-Sorbonne Nouvelle University until 2004, before being appointed Rector of French Guiana. In October 2006, he joined the Ministry of National Education as deputy chief of staff to the minister. He later served as Rector of the Créteil Academy and then as Director General of School Education (Dgesco) at the Ministry of National Education from 2010 to 2012. In 2013, he became Director General of ESSEC Business School. In May 2017, he was appointed Minister of National Education. In March 2024, he took over as President of Terra Academia, a school for ecological transformation launched by Veolia.

Marianne Blayau is an important figure in music education in France, known for her commitment to promoting artistic practice in schools. She is the founder and general director of Orchestre à l'école, an organization created in 2008 to develop orchestras within schools. As early as 2004, she played an active role in setting up the project, helping to structure and expand it across the country. Her work is based on a strong belief: collective music practice is a powerful tool for academic success and personal development. Thanks to her dedication, thousands of students, often with limited access to culture, have the opportunity to learn an instrument as part of a group. She promotes essential values such as cooperation, perseverance, and equal opportunities through arts education.

Estelle Brachlianoff is a graduate of the École Polytechnique and the Ponts et Chaussées engineering school. She joined the Val-d’Oise infrastructure department of the Paris metropolitan area in 1998 as head of the major infrastructure department. In 2002, she became advisor to the Prefect of the Ile-de-France region, in charge of transportation and development. She joined Veolia Environmental Services in 2005 as special advisor to the CEO. She became CEO of Veolia Environmental Services Cleaning and Multiservices in 2008 and of Veolia Environmental Services Ile-de-France in 2010. In 2012, she became CEO of Veolia Environmental Services in the UK. She was also a member of the President’s Committee of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) from 2013 to 2018 and was President of the French Chamber of Britain from June 2016 to July 2018. A member of Veolia’s executive committee since 2013 and director of the UK and Ireland zone from 2013 to 2018, Estelle Brachlianoff was Veolia’s deputy CEO since September 1, 2018 to 2022. Since 2019, Estelle Brachlianoff has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Hermès International and a member of its Audit and Risk Committee and its CAG-CSR Committee. On July 1, 2022, She became Chief Executive Officer of Veolia.

A partner in August Debouzy’s Public, Regulatory & Environmental team since 2014, Vincent Brenot has 25 years of experience in public law and environmental law. He advises French and international clients on public contracts, foreign investment control, and parliamentary inquiry committees. He also advises on environmental law matters, particularly in the areas of renewable energy, circular economy, and contaminated land and brownfield sites, especially in connection with real estate and M&A transactions. He has been the only French lawyer ranked as a Global Elite Thought Leader since 2021 in Who’s Who Legal’s Environment category.” He was also recognized in the Forbes France ranking of the 40 best lawyers advising CAC 40 companies in 2021, 2024, and 2025.

Arnaud de Cacqueray is a French Army Division General who has served as Commander of the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) since October 2024, leading one of France’s most elite and emblematic units. He graduated from the Saint-Cyr military academy and built his career around three main pillars: operational roles within the BSPP, human resources management in the French Army, and intelligence. He previously served as deputy commander and then as head of the 2nd Fire and Rescue Group before taking command of the entire brigade. He is also recognized for his work on stress management and as an author of children’s books, blending poetry and values of solidarity.

Moussa Camara, from Cergy-Pontoise, is the fifth of eight siblings. From a young age, he embraced values like hard work, solidarity, mutual aid, and open-mindedness. In 2005, after the suburban crises in France, he founded the association Les Déterminés to support young people in their social, economic, and cultural empowerment, giving them tools to take control of their futures. Over the past eight years, more than a thousand people have been supported by this organization, and more than six hundred businesses have been launched. A entrepreneur at 21, he inspired thousands through his commitment and his book "Déterminé. Comment on s'en sort" (2023), co-written with Sébastien Le Fol, sharing this collective journey.

Laura Chaubard is a French mathematician and senior civil servant. A graduate of the École polytechnique and holding a PhD in algorithmics, she began her career at the Direction générale de l’armement, where she worked on artificial intelligence and innovation. She then held several strategic positions within the Ministry of the Armed Forces, notably serving as an advisor to Florence Parly. In 2019, she became Chief Executive Officer of La Villette, and in 2022, she was appointed CEO of École polytechnique, where she has also been serving as interim Chair of the Board since 2023. A member of the executive committee of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, she is the first woman to lead École polytechnique. Committed to promoting women in science, she has been awarded the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit.

Laurent Choain est reconnu pour son expertise en ressources humaines, culture d’entreprise et leadership. Il occupe depuis plus de 30 ans des postes de direction au sein de grands groupes internationaux tels que Forvis Mazars, BPCE ou Kempinski. Diplômé de l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et docteur en sciences de gestion de l’Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, il a également développé une activité académique et de conseil. Engagé sur les enjeux de transformation des organisations, il intervient régulièrement sur les questions de management et d’évolution du travail. En 2026, il rejoint le groupe Accor comme Global Chief People & Culture Officer, où il pilote la stratégie humaine et culturelle à l’échelle mondiale.

A graduate of the École polytechnique (1970) and ingénieur des ponts et chaussées (1975), Antoine Compagnon successively held the positions of lecturer at the École polytechnique (1978-1985), professor of literature at the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne (1994-2006) and at Columbia University (New York). Elected Professor at the Collège de France, holder of the Chair "modern and contemporary French literature : history, criticism and theory (2006-2021). He is a literary historian and literary critic, considered to be one of the leading specialists in Marcel Proust. He is also the author of fiction stories such as "A Summer with Colette" (2022) and "Un hiver avec Matisse" (2026).

André Compte-Sponville is a french teacher and philosopher. As a recognized author, he published many works with great clarity and pedagogy, which has helped making philosophy accessible to all: "Petit traité des grandes vertus" (1995), "Le Bonheur, désespérément" (2000) or "C'est chose tendre que la vie" (2015). As humanist philosopher, he brought back the search for wisdom and has written about many classical themes, originally discussed by antic philosopher. Furthermore, André Compte-Sponville is a member of the Honorary Committee for the "Organization for the right to die with dignity".

Pierre Corvol holds honorary doctorates from several foreign universities and is Professor Emeritus at the Collège de France. He completed dual training in medicine and science at the Faculty of Medicine and Science in Paris. Appointed as a resident in Paris hospitals in 1966, he subsequently practised clinical cardiology at Broussais Hospital and later at the Georges Pompidou European Hospital. Holder of the Chair of Experimental Medicine (1989–2012), Pierre Corvol served as Director of the Collège de France from 2006 to 2012. He is a member of the French Academy of Sciences, which he chaired in 2019 and 2020, the European Academy of Sciences, the French National Academy of Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has received several major scientific awards, including the Excellence Award for Hypertension Research (1985), the Inserm Grand Prix (2006), and the Leonardo da Vinci Award (2019).

After gaining experience in the USA and Asia and co-founding her own brand of ethical and ecological swimwear, Virginie Courtin - a graduate of EDHEC business school - joined the family-owned group in 2013. After serving as marketing director and then general manager of Mugler Mode, she joined the Clarins management committee as deputy general manager. At the head of the CSR division, she took over all the initiatives already launched and built the group's first global CSR strategy around two values dear to Clarins: caring for people and caring for the planet. In February 2022, she became Chief Executive Officer of the Clarins Group.

Yahya Daraaoui is a recognized expert in corporate transformation, with over 25 years of experience in turnaround and restructuring. He currently leads BCG Transform in France, where he supports companies and investors in rapidly improving performance and creating sustainable value. Throughout his career, he has led numerous complex projects, including cost reduction programs, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs. He is particularly focused on optimizing cost structures, improving cash flow, and managing liquidity. Before joining the BCG, he spent 12 years at AlixPartners as a Managing Director, specializing in critical and time-sensitive situations. Yahya has worked across multiple industries, including consumer goods, industrials, energy, automotive, and technology.

A French national, Marie-Claire Daveu is a graduate of the Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Sciences (ENGREF). She also earned a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in public administration from Dauphine University, Paris. She began her career as a technical advisor to the cabinet of Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, before becoming Principal Private Secretary to Serge Lepeltier, Minister of Ecology and Sustainability. In 2005, she became Director of Sustainable Development for the Sanofi-Aventis Group. From 2007 to 2012, she served as Chief of Staff to French politician, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, working in various secretaries of state and then at the Ministries of Ecology, Sustainability, Transport and Housing. In 2012, she was appointed Kering’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of International Institutional Affairs. She sets out the strategy and ambitious objectives as well as implementing a set of best practices within the Group and the Houses. Today, Kering is a pioneer and recognized leader in sustainability.

A former Secretary of the Conference and then lawyer at the Paris Court of Appeal, he joined the AM-GMF group in 1995 as Deputy Managing Director. In 2003, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of the AZUR-GMF group. Two years later, he became Chairman and CEO of MAAF assurances. Since 2007, he has also been Chairman of Mutuelles du Mans Assurances (MMA). He served as Covéa’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2022, he is currently the Group's Chief Executive Officer. In 2022, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of PartnerRe.

Pauline Déroulède is a French wheelchair tennis player and a committed advocate for road safety. Formerly a professional tennis player, her life changed dramatically in 2018 after an accident caused by a driver, resulting in the amputation of her left leg. She rebuilt her life through sport, embracing wheelchair tennis with remarkable determination. Quickly, she joined the French national team and competed internationally. Alongside her athletic career, she actively campaigns to reform legislation on road violence, particularly targeting repeat offenders. Through her journey, she embodies resilience and civic engagement.

Denis Duboule received his PhD from the University of Geneva in 1984 and subsequently worked in the LGME laboratory of Professor Pierre Chambon, where he led a research group until 1988. In 1992, he was appointed full professor at the University of Geneva and, in 2006, he was also appointed professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne. Since 1985, his work has focused on the function and regulation of Hox genes (architect genes) during the development of vertebrate animals. Denis Duboule has also taken an interest in science policy, its funding, and its communication to the general public. He joined the Collège de France in 2018 and has held a permanent chair since 2022 titled “Evolution of Development and Genomes.” He is an honorary professor of genetics at the University of Geneva, where he directed the Department of "Genetics and Evolution" as well as the National Center of Competence in Genetics. He is also an emeritus professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

Nicolas Duvoux is a French sociologist specializing in social inequalities, poverty, and public policy. He is a professor at Paris 8 University and a researcher at CRESPPA-LabTop (CNRS), as well as a professor at the University of Geneva, where he directs the Philanthropy Center. Since 2007, he has been editor-in-chief of the journal "La Vie des idées" and director of the book collection of the same name. He has received several awards, including the senior research prize from the Croix-Rouge Foundation. Since 2025, he has chaired the Conseil national des politiques de lutte contre la pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale (CNLE), where he regularly warns about the worsening of inequalities and the need to rethink social policies. His work, such as "L’Avenir confisqué" (2023), analyzes the mechanisms of inequality reproduction and advocates for a fairer approach to ecological transition and social rights.

Bénédicte Faivre-Tavignot is an Associate Professor of Strategy (Education Faculty) at HEC Paris and co-founder of the S&O Institute (Society & Organizations), which seeks to redefine the role of business in society through research, teaching, and action. In 2003, she co-created HEC Paris’s Sustainable Development Master’s program and co-founded the HEC Social Business/Enterprise and Poverty Chair, now the Center for Inclusive Economics—the social hub of S&O—which she co-directs. She also co-founded the Action Tank Enterprise and Poverty, a social innovation incubator bringing together major corporations, public authorities, and civil society. After earning her HEC diploma in 1988 and a PhD in Management Science, she spent 15 years in consulting. Her research focuses on reverse innovation and strategic renewal—exploring how inclusive business approaches drive transformative strategies.

Didier Fassin is a French anthropologist, sociologist, and physician who taught at the Faculty of Medicine at Pierre-et-Marie-Curie University. His work focuses on the moral and political issues raised by the care of individuals facing precarity or domination. He served as a professor of sociology at Paris Nord University in 1997 and later became a director of studies in political and moral anthropology at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in 1999, where he founded the Cresp (Center for Research Current Issues in Public Health). Alongside Alban Bensa, he also established the Iris (Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Social Issues). A recipient of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' Gold Medal in Anthropology, Didier Fassin was the first social scientist to receive the Nomis Distinguished Scientist Award in 2018. From 2019 to 2020, he held the chair "Moral Questions and Political Issues in Contemporary Societies" at the Collège de France. As the author of numerous books, he frequently contributes to media and public forums on topics such as asylum, immigration, discrimination, social justice, and security policies.

Alain Fischer graduated in medicine in 1979 and became Professor of Immunology at Paris-Descartes University, then Director of the INSERM unit “Normal and pathological development of the immune system” in 1991. Head of the Pediatric Immunology and Hematology Unit (UIH) at Necker Hospital (1996-2012), he was elected Professor of Experimental Medicine at the Collège de France in 2014. President of the French Academy of Science since 2022 and member of the French Medicine Academy, Alain Fischer devotes his research to immune deficiencies acquired from birth and curative approaches using gene therapy. Chairman of the Conseil d'orientation de la stratégie vaccinale in 2020, he published “Protecting the Living : from sick children to the Covid crisis” (2024).

A graduate of the École normale supérieure de l'enseignement technique, agrégé of physical sciences, option in chemistry, and holder of a state thesis, he became a professor at the Université Joseph-Fourier in Grenoble in 1988. He set up there a research team and a laboratory for the chemistry and biology of metals, which he directed at the CEA-Grenoble center. In 2008, he became a professor at the Collège de France, where he holds the “Chemistry of Biological Processes” Chair and heads the Laboratoire de Chimie des Processes Biologiques, a joint research unit Collège de France-CNRS-Sorbonne University . An expert on the energy transition, he notably punished “Beyond the Doom and Gloom ! The Truths about the Energy Transition” (2020).

Didier Fusillier is a French theater director and cultural manager. After studying law, literature, and philosophy, he began his career in theater, creating the street festival "Les Inattendus" and founding the Via theater. He gained recognition by directing the Manège de Maubeuge and then leading the cultural programming for Lille 2004, European Capital of Culture. From 2015 to 2023, he served as president of the Parc et Grande Halle de la Villette, where he developed a cross-disciplinary and popular programming and created the Micro-Folies network to democratize access to culture. Since 2023, he has been president of the Réunion des musées nationaux and the Grand Palais, overseeing the reopening of the monument after its renovation and working to make it a more accessible and festive venue, especially during the 2024 Olympic Games.

Raphaël Gaillard is a French psychiatrist and neuroscientist renowned for his work on schizophrenia and the connections between artistic creation and mental illness. A professor at Université Paris Cité and a practitioner at Sainte-Anne Hospital, he leads an expert center dedicated to psychotic disorders. His research delves into the biological foundations of the mind and how psychological vulnerabilities can illuminate creativity. As an essayist, he has published several books that blend science, clinical practice, and humanist reflection; including "L'homme augmenté : futur de nos cerveaux" (2024) and recently "L'âme d'une épée" (2026). In 2023, he was elected to the Académie française, crowning a career that combines scientific rigor, medical commitment, and a passion for literature.

Roland Gillet is a Belgian economist specializing in financial economics. Holding a PhD in economics, he is a full professor at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, where he directs the professional master’s program in "Financial Management and Taxation," and a professor at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management (ULB). He has been a visiting researcher at prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, Fudan, and Sherbrooke, and is a member of several scientific councils, including the Laboratory of Excellence in Financial Regulation (LabEx ReFi) in Paris. A recognized expert, he has advised public and private institutions on financial crises, particularly in the Eurozone. His research focuses on financial market regulation, portfolio management, and market efficiency. He is also the author of several reference works in these fields.

An expert in social impact innovation, Laurence trained at HEC and began her career in consulting at Bain & Company before leading Ashoka, the world’s first global network of social entrepreneurs. At the age of 22, she co-founded an NGO that develops projects in Mongolia and Togo, which is still operational today. In 2016, Laurence launched MySezame, the first social startup focused on acculturation and training, empowering leaders and employees to harness the full potential of their companies to address social and environmental challenges through new, more planet- and people-friendly innovation models. She is a member of the Entreprendre network, the APM (Association for Management Progress), and the Siècle des Femmes. Since 2025, she has served as president and co-founder of the La Concorde endowment fund, which aims to preserve and promote democracy in all its public interest dimensions.

David Guiraud, a graduate of Néoma Business School and the Conservatoire libre du cinéma français, made his mark on the French press by leading Les Échos from 1999 to 2008, then Le Monde from 2008 to 2010 as Vice President of the Board. Since 2014, he has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ouest-France, one of France’s leading regional press groups. Since 2020, he has also served as President of ASPDH, the association that owns the Sipa Ouest-France group.

A full professor and holder of a State doctorate in mathematics, he served as President of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University from 1989 to 1994 and as First Vice-President of the French Conference of University Presidents from 1992 to 1994. He was Chair of the Steering Committee of the World Conference on Higher Education from 1994 to 1999. In 2004, he was appointed Director of the Higher Education Division at UNESCO, and led its research and educational foresight activities until 2014. He served a second term as President of Panthéon-Sorbonne University from 2016 to 2021.

Publisher, writer, and committed intellectual, Eric Hazan is best known as the founder of « La Fabrique » (1998), an independent publishing house renowned for its critical essays in social sciences, politics, and history. Earlier in his career, he co-founded « Ardabelle Capital », an investment fund focused on media and culture, highlighting his interest in economic and cultural dynamics. Eric Hazan has established himself as a leading voice in radical thought with influential works such as « The Invention of Paris », 2002 and « A History of the French Revolution », 2012, blending scholarship with activism. His dual role as a publisher and militant thinker makes him a pivotal figure in contemporary social critique.

A graduate in law from Université Paris II and CELSA, Claire Hédon began her career in radio (France Bleu, RFI, France Inter). From 2003 to 2017, she hosted "Priorité santé" (Health Priority) on RFI and later became head of magazine programs. Her commitment to social justice began in 1992 with ATD Quart Monde, where she fought against extreme poverty and for access to rights. Starting as a volunteer and later becoming a leader, she was elected president in 2015, driving major advancements such as the recognition of social precarity as a form of discrimination and the Territoires zéro chômeur (Zero Unemployment Territories) project. A member of national bodies, she was appointed France’s Defender of Rights in 2020, continuing her fight for the dignity and equality of the most vulnerable.

Laurence Herszberg began her career in film and production before becoming a key figure in the development of international festivals and events. She notably led the Forum des Images in Paris, where she modernized the institution and expanded its audience. In 2010, she founded Séries Mania, a festival dedicated to television series, which she grew into a major European event, now based in Lille since 2018. Committed to creativity and innovation, she advocates for the recognition of series as a full-fledged art form and promotes the international influence of European storytelling.

A graduate of École Polytechnique in 1994 and of École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Christel Heydemann began her career at the consulting firm Boston Consulting Group before joining Alcatel in 1999, where she held various executive positions, notably during the merger between Alcatel and Lucent Technologies. Initially appointed Sales Director for France and a member of the executive committee, she was promoted in 2011 to the position of Executive Vice President for Human Resources and Transformation of the group. She joined Schneider Electric in 2014 and became Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric France in 2017. Promoted to Executive Vice President, Europe Operations for the group in 2021, she left this position a year later to become Chief Executive Officer of Orange S.A. In 2023, she unveiled the group’s strategic plan, entitled “Lead the Future,” aimed at leveraging the recognized excellence of its core business while achieving sustainable growth across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

François Jackow has a dual background in science and management, acquired through studies completed in both France and the United States. A former student of the École normale supérieure, he also holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Harvard University, as well as an MBA from the Collège des ingénieurs. He joined Air Liquide in 1993. After an early international career in the United States and the Netherlands, during which he successively held responsibilities in sales, marketing, construction, and engineering, François Jackow worked for two years alongside Benoît Potier, then Chief Executive Officer of the Group. In 2002, he was appointed Director of Innovation, overseeing all of the Group’s Research & Development and Advanced Technologies activities. From 2007 onward, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Liquide Japan, based in Tokyo, before being appointed head of the Group’s Global Large Industries business line in 2011. In 2014, François Jackow joined the Executive Committee and became the Group’s Director of Strategy. In this role, he notably led the development of the NEOS strategic plan and took part in the acquisition of Airgas in 2016. As Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Group and a member of the Executive Committee, he notably supervised the Europe Industries, Europe Healthcare, and Africa, Middle East & India divisions, and was also in charge of the Group’s Global Healthcare business line. The Innovation & Technology, Digital & IT functions, as well as the Customer Experience Department, which he created in 2014, also reported to him. François Jackow was appointed Director by the Shareholders’ General Meeting on May 4, 2022. Since June 1, 2022, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of L'Air Liquide S.A..

Anne-Laure Kiechel, a graduate of HEC, Sankt Gallen, and holder of a master's in mathematics, began her career at Lehman Brothers in 1999, leading capital markets for France and the Benelux. In 2009, she joined Rothschild in Paris and became a partner in 2014. She founded the Rothschild Sovereign Advisory Group, and advised Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras from 2016 to 2019. Then, she launched Global Sovereign Advisory (GSA), an independent firm advising around twenty countries. A member of the UN’s Committee for Development Policy (2022–2024), she has over 25 years of experience in capital markets and sovereign advisory.

Since 2014, he has served as the Chief Rabbi of France. From 2005 to 2009, he was a member of the National Consultative Ethics Committee and served as Secretary General of the French Rabbinate Association. Initially the rabbi of Reims, he became the General Israeli Chaplain of the French Air Force in 2000, later extending this role to all branches of the military from 2007 to 2014.
A champion of interfaith dialogue, he has authored several books on the subject, including "Les Enfants d'Abraham: Un chrétien, un juif et un musulman dialoguent" (2011), co-written with Alain de La Morandais and Malek Chebel, and "Réinventer les aurores" (2020) which won the Edgar Faure Political Literature Prize. In 2024, he published "Comme l’espérance est violente", an essay aimed at combating the collective depression he believes is afflicting French society.

A senior French civil servant specializing in cultural and heritage policies, Marie-Christine Labourdette is a graduate of the École nationale d’administration (ENA) and Sciences Po Paris. She began her career at the City of Paris before joining the Ministry of Culture. She has held several senior positions, notably as Secretary-General of the French Academy in Rome and Regional Director of Cultural Affairs for Burgundy. In 2008, she was appointed Director of the Museums of France, a position she held for nearly ten years, overseeing national museum policy and supporting major projects. She then served as President of the City of Architecture and Heritage (2018–2021). Since 2021, she has been President of the public institution of the Château de Fontainebleau and of the École Spéciale d’Architecture. She is recognized for her commitment to promoting and enhancing cultural heritage.

Prof. Leon Laulusa is Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School since June 2023. He previously held several leadership roles within the School, including Dean for Academic Affairs and International Relations, and Dean of the Paris, Warsaw and Dubai campuses. Professor of Financial Reporting and Audit, he teaches accounting, governance and leadership, notably in China. His research focuses on cultural influences on management and accounting. He advises senior executives on strategy and performance and serves on multiple boards, including CFJ Paris, as well as advisory boards in France, China, India and Poland. Formerly Partner at Deloitte and Managing Partner at BDO, he led international projects, especially in Asia. He holds a PhD from Paris-Dauphine, an MBA from IAE Paris and is a French Chartered Accountant.

A graduate of Panthéon-Assas University, Olivier Laureau joined the Servier Group in 1982, working in the Intellectual Property Department before moving to the Legal Department. In 2008, he continued his career within the pharmaceutical group by becoming Chief Financial Officer. Appointed Chairman of Servier in 2014, Olivier Laureau launched a major transformation plan for the company aimed at ensuring Servier’s independence, growth and long-term sustainability. The company is investing in oncology, neuroscience and immuno-inflammation, as well as in its traditional areas of expertise: cardiology, metabolic diseases and venous diseases. A prominent figure in healthcare sector discussions, he sits on the board of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) and on the board of the G5, an organization representing France's leading pharmaceutical companies, as well as the Biopharmaceutical CEOs Roundtable (a global forum on health policy).

A senior heritage curator, Hervé Lemoine joined the Army Historical Service in 1996, where he became Deputy Director of Archives and Libraries. In 2005, he was appointed Deputy Director for Memory, Heritage and Archives at the Ministry of Defence, in charge of archival and library policy. In January 2009, he took over as Director of the Musée des Monuments français and of the Heritage Department at the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, where he curated several exhibitions. From 2010 to 2018, he served as Director of the Archives de France at the Ministry of Culture and Communication, before being appointed in February 2018 Director of the Mobilier national. n January 2025, he was appointed President of the Manufactures nationales.

Blanche Leridon is a political scientist and an expert on transformations in public debate in France. She joined the Institut Montaigne in 2015, where she conducts research on democracy, populist dynamics, and the evolution of political discourse in France and across Europe. Between 2018 and 2021, she held several positions within ministerial cabinets, notably working with the Minister for Higher Education, Research and Innovation on parliamentary affairs, equal opportunities, and culture. She also served as an advisor to the President of the French National Assembly on cultural and educational issues. A lecturer at Sciences Po, she focuses on the evolution of political discourse under the Fifth Republic. She is a regular media contributor and the author of two essays, "Odyssées ordinaires" (2022) and "Le château de mes sœurs" (2024).

After studying modern literature at the Sorbonne and musicology at the EHESS, Olivier Mantei taught music in Casablanca before returning to Paris in the early 1990s. He then contributed to the development of the Accentus choir, founded by Laurence Equilbey, and became one of its administrators. In 1998, he founded the production agency Instant Pluriel, which supports several classical music ensembles and artists. Beginning in 2000, he worked with theatre director Peter Brook as an administrator at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord. In 2007, he joined the Opéra-Comique as Deputy Director before becoming its Director in 2015. In 2021, he was appointed CEO of the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris by the President of France. . His vision emphasizes cultural accessibility, inclusion, and the institution’s international influence.

After completing a PhD in law at the University of Pavia and teaching at the Universities of Trento and Parma, Dario Mantovani became Professor of Roman Law in Pavia. Director of the journal Athenaeum and a scientific contributor to several specialized European journals, he has been Vice-President of the International Society of Classical Bibliography since 2020. He directs the CEDANT Research Center (University of Pavia) and leads the ERC project “Redhis,” which aims to shed light on Roman legal culture in Late Antiquity. Since 2018, he has been a professor at the Collège de France, holding the chair “Law, Culture and Society of Ancient Rome,” and dedicates his work to Roman legal thought and its contemporary influence on European culture.

William Marx, having ranked first in the agrégation competitive examination in Classical Literature in 1989, completed his doctoral thesis in 2000 at the Sorbonne University. He taught in the United States and Japan, as well as at several French universities, before being appointed in 2019 as Professor of Comparative Literature at the Collège de France. He is a member of Academia Europaea, a laureate of the Académie française and the Académie des sciences morales et politiques, a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, an honorary member of the Institut Universitaire de France, a recipient of the International Francqui Chair, and a former fellow of the Berlin Institute for Advanced Study. He is regularly invited to speak at universities abroad. His works include "A Summer with Don Quixote" (2024), and "Libraries of the Mind" (2025).

Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2003, she holds a doctorate in law from Panthéon-Sorbonne University and is an active member of the International Bar Association (IBA). She is a recognized expert in criminal defense and internal investigations. For more than twenty years, she has been involved in high-profile cases involving economic and political criminal defense, such as the Concorde crash, the sinking of the Erika, the AZF factory explosion, and Penelope Fillon’s appeal trial. Recognized for her expertise, she is also a highly regarded professor at Sciences Po Paris, where she teaches courses in economic criminal law. She has been recognized individually in the categories of “business criminal law” and “compliance and investigations” by the prestigious independent legal research firms Chambers and Partners France 2025 and Legal 500 EMEA 2025.

Alessandro Morbidelli, a planetary scientist at the Côte d’Azur Observatory, is an associate member of the French Academy of Sciences and the Royal Academy of Belgium. He headed the National Planetary Science Programme (PNP) at the CNRS from 2010 to 2018 and has chaired the Solar System thematic group at the CNES since 2019. Since 2021, he has also served as Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Icarus, dedicated to planetary science and founded by Carl Sagan. He has received numerous honours, including the Urey Prize from the Division of Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society in 2000, the Mergier-Bourdeix Grand Prize from the French Academy of Sciences in 2009, and the CNRS Silver Medal in 2019. In 2023, he was elected Professor at the Collège de France, where he holds the Chair of Planetary Formation : From Earth to Exoplanets.

Benjamin Morel is a constitutional law expert and Senior Lecturer in Public Law at the Paris-Panthéon-Assas University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the ENS Paris-Saclay. His research focuses on political institutions, constitutional law, Parliament, and local authorities. His publications include "Les bases du droit constitutionnel" (2020) and "Le Sénat et sa légitimité, l’institution interprète d’un rôle constitutionnel" (2018). He is Head of Institutional Studies at the Rousseau institute.

Christine Neau-Leduc holds a Master’s degree in private law from the University of Montpellier and a PhD from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas; in 2003, she obtained her agrégation in private law and criminal sciences. Since 2012, she has been a professor of private law at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and a member of the Sorbonne Institute for Legal Research (IRJS).Specialising in employment law, collective bargaining, collective representation and corporate social responsibility (CSR), she is also a member of the Employment Policy Council (COE), an advisory body attached to the Prime Minister’s Office. Between 2016 and 2019, she was elected First Vice-President for Institutional Affairs on the Board of Governors of the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, before becoming its new President in 2021; she began her second term as head of the institution in April 2025.

Alexander Neef is the Director of the Paris National Opera since 2020, appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron. Trained in Latin philology and modern history, he began his career at the Salzburg Festival and Ruhrtriennale before leading the Canadian Opera Company (2008–2020). At the Paris Opera, he relaunched the lyric troupe, created the Junior Ballet, and expanded audiences through interdisciplinary collaborations. His mandate was renewed until 2032.

Gilles Pécout is a French historian, academic, and senior civil servant, renowned for his expertise in contemporary Italy and 19th-century Mediterranean Europe. A graduate of the École normale supérieure and a qualified history teacher, he has taught at ENS, EHESS, and various international universities. He led the ENS History Department from 2009 to 2014 and served as Rector of the Nancy-Metz Academy, then of the Paris Academy and the Île-de-France region. Appointed French Ambassador to Austria in 2020, he has been President of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) since April 2024, overseeing the preservation and promotion of France’s written and cultural heritage. Author of numerous books and articles, he also sits on several boards, including Sciences Po, the Musée de l’Armée, and the Franco-German University. Gilles Pécout combines academic excellence with institutional commitment to culture and education.

Vanessa Perrée holds a postgraduate diploma (DEA) in General Private Law and a Certificate in Criminal Sciences from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University. She joined the École Nationale de la Magistrature in 1997 and graduated from the Institut national des hautes études de la sécurité et de la justice in 2019. Upon graduating from the ENM, Vanessa Perrée served as Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Lille Judicial Court. In 2003, she was appointed to the central administration of the French Ministry of Justice within the Directorate of Criminal Affairs and Pardons. In 2006, she returned to judicial duties as Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Paris Judicial Court’s anti-terrorism division. In 2011, she became counsellor at the Court of Appeal of Fort-de-France, responsible for presiding over the Assize Court. In 2014, she was appointed Deputy Prosecutor General at the Court of Appeal of Aix-en-Provence, before becoming Justice Inspector in 2018. In September 2020, she joined the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office as Deputy Public Prosecutor. She oversaw the office’s 4th division, covering public health, labour, environmental matters, and mass casualty incidents, before taking charge of the 3rd JIRS/JUNALCO division (Interregional Specialized Jurisdiction / National Jurisdiction for the Fight against Organized Crime), which brought together three sections dedicated to major organized crime, financial crime, and cybercrime. In June 2022, she became Justice Adviser and Head of the Justice Division in the office of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne. On January 1, 2024, she joined Agence de gestion et de recouvrement des avoirs saisis et confisqués (AGRASC) as Chief Executive Officer. On February 15, 2026, Vanessa Perrée was appointed Public Prosecutor for Organized Crime.

Anne Pointet is a senior French civil servant and executive, graduated from Sciences Po Grenoble and ENA (class of 2003). She began her career at the Ministry of Defense as head of the international public law office, then joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance as financial advisor for the Middle East. In 2007, she joined BNP Paribas, where she initially managed the group’s subsidiaries in the Middle East and later the overseas network from 2009. In 2020, she was appointed Deputy CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management, overseeing wealth management activities for domestic markets and international retail banking. Since July 2024, Anne Pointet has served as Head of Company Engagement at BNP Paribas and is a member of the group’s Executive Committee, where she leads the CSR strategy and the integration of social and environmental issues into the bank’s activitiesgroup.

Rudy Ricciotti is a prominent French architect and engineer, renowned for his unique blend of technical mastery and narrative power in contemporary architecture. Born into an Italian family that moved from Algeria to Camargue, he initially trained as an engineer in Switzerland before earning his architecture degree in Marseille. His work is celebrated for its bold use of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete, a material that has become his signature, and for iconic projects such as the Department of Islamic Art at the Louvre, the MuCEM in Marseille, and the Mémorial du Camp des Milles. Awarded the Grand Prix National d’Architecture in 2006 and the Gold Medal of the Academy of Architecture, Ricciotti combines structural innovation with a deep commitment to storytelling and social connection. Beyond his architectural practice, he leads the publishing house Al Dante and is the author of several essays, including "Insoumission" (2025), where he reaffirms his dedication to free thought and an uncompromising fight against

Constance Rivière is a senior civil servant and author. A graduate of the ENS and ENA, she has long been involved in public policy and fundamental rights. She worked at the Ministry of Culture and later at the Presidency of the Republic as an advisor on culture and citizenship. In 2020, she became Secretary General of the Défenseur des droits (Defender of Rights), where she advanced equality and combated discrimination. Alongside her administrative career, she pursues literary work. Her debut novel "Une fille sans histoire" (2022) explores sexual violence and collective memory, earning widespread critical and public acclaim. In 2025, she published "L’Incendiaire" , continuing her focus on memory, justice, and social violence.

Augustin de Romanet is a French senior civil servant and business executive, a graduate of Sciences Po and the ENA (Diderot class). He held key positions in several ministerial cabinets before leading the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations from 2007 to 2012 and chairing the French Strategic Investment Fund. From November 2012 to January 2025, he served as CEO of Groupe ADP (Paris Airports), where he modernized infrastructure and prepared Parisian airports for the 2024 Olympic Games. Since 2025, he has been advising the management of Eight Advisory and serves on several boards. He is widely respected for his expertise in public management and economic strategy.

Pierre Rosanvallon, a graduate of HEC Paris, began his career in union activism as an economic advisor to the CFDT and later became editor-in-chief of CFDT-Aujourd’hui (1973–1977). Closely associated with Michel Rocard’s political movement, he emerged as a leading theorist of the "second left," notably with his influential work "Pour une nouvelle culture politique" (1977). As a research director at Université Paris-Dauphine and later at EHESS (1989), he led the Raymond Aron Center for Political Research (1992–2005). In 2001, he was elected Professor at the Collège de France to the Chair "Modern and Contemporary Political History", where he has explored the historical and theoretical transformations of contemporary democracy. He is the author of "Les Épreuves de la vie: Comprendre autrement les Français" (2021). In his latest book, "Les Institutions invisibles" (2024), Pierre Rosanvallon argues that democracy relies not only on formal institutions but also on informal mechanisms of trust, citizen oversight, and collective judgment.

Mory Sacko is a French chef of Malian and Senegalese descent, who has become a leading figure in contemporary gastronomy thanks to his unique fusion of African, Japanese, and French culinary influences. He rose to fame after participating in the eleventh season of "Top Chef" in 2020, and later that year, he opened his restaurant MoSuke in Paris, which earned a Michelin star in 2021 despite the challenges of the pandemic. His bold and creative approach is showcased in dishes like beef fillet marinated in shea butter or Breton lobster with tomato miso, blending his cultural heritage with modern techniques. In addition to his fine dining success, he has launched street food concepts, MoSugo, and collaborated with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton.

Frédéric Sanchez has been an independent director at Orange since 2020 and is chair of the telecommunications group’s Strategy and Technology Committee. A graduate of HEC Paris, Sciences Po, and holder of a postgraduate degree in economics from Paris-Dauphine University, he joined Fives in 1990. He held various positions before becoming CFO, then CEO, and finally Chairman. Under his leadership, Fives expanded its international footprint and diversified its portfolio through acquisitions and new regional offices in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In 2026, he was appointed Chairman of Orange’s Board of Directors, having served as an independent director and Chair of the Strategy and Technology Committee since 2020. His career reflects recognized expertise in industrial management and strategic transformation.

A graduate of Sciences Po and ENA, with a master's degree in corporate finance, Marc Schwartz began his career at the Cour des Comptes before joining the Treasury Department in 1992. Economic adviser for South-East Asia at the French Embassy in Singapore, he was then appointed adviser to the Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry and to the Secretary of State for the Budget (1997-2000). After serving as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Managing Director of France Télévisions, he joined Mazars as a partner with worldwide responsibility for the public sector. He joined the French Culture Minister's cabinet in 2017. He has been Chairman and CEO of La Monnaie de Paris since 2018.

Pierre Sellal, a graduate of the Ecole Nationale de l'Administration, is a French diplomat. He has devoted a large part of his career to European affairs, holding several successive posts in Brussels and for more than ten years serving as Ambassador, Permanent Representative of France to the European Union (until the end of 2017). He was elevated to the rank of French Ambassador in 2008, following France's presidency of the European Union. He also held the two most important positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, each for 5 years (Director of the Minister's Cabinet, then Secretary General of the Ministry). Since 2017, he has chaired the Fondation de France (France's largest philanthropic organization).

Pr Alain Toledano is a renowned French oncologist and radiation therapist, recognized for his innovative and integrative approach to medicine, combining clinical expertise with a humanistic vision of care. Specializing in the treatment of breast, prostate, lung, and metastatic cancers, he has made a significant impact in the field by pioneering high-precision radiotherapy technologies, particularly with the CyberKnife, a robotic radiosurgery system offering millimetric accuracy. He has held key positions such as Medical Director of the Hartmann Cancer Institute and President of the Medical Council of the Hauts-de-Seine Oncology Institute. Beyond his clinical work, Toledano has founded several associations dedicated to the holistic support of patients, including Esthétique & Cancer, Sport pour Vaincre le Cancer, and the Institut Rafaël, France’s first post-cancer care center, which rethinks rehabilitation by addressing physical, mental, and social dimensions. He also directs the Research Chair in Integrative Health at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, advocating for a preventive, patient-centered approach to healthcare. A Knight of the National Order of Merit, Pr Alain Toledano is deeply involved in education, research, and public awareness, championing a comprehensive view of health that goes beyond the technical aspects of disease.

After studying economics at Paris-Sorbonne University, Didier Truchot became a research analyst at the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP). In 1975, drawing on this experience, he founded the Ipsos Institute with the innovative idea of working closely with his clients and, initially, providing them with syndicated research in the areas of advertising effectiveness and media research. At the helm of Ipsos for more than forty years, he expanded the group’s presence in markets around the world and drove its diversification. Today, Ipsos is the world’s third-largest provider of market research, surveys, and public opinion polls (with a presence in 90 countries). Formerly chairman of the group’s board of directors, he now serves as its honorary chairman.

Nathalie Vranken is a leading figure in the world of champagne and cultural patronage in France. A history graduate from the Sorbonne, she first founded her own communications agency, Nico Agency, in 1987, before joining the Vranken-Pommery Monopole group, where she played a pivotal role in brand development and the promotion of contemporary art. Since 2025, she has served as the CEO of the group, having previously held positions as Deputy CEO and Marketing Director. Passionate about art and heritage, she restored the Villa Demoiselle in Reims, transforming this Art Nouveau gem into an iconic cultural and champagne venue. Her commitment to patronage and the organization of events such as the "Expérience Pommery" and the Culinary Photography Festival have strengthened the group’s innovative and cultural image. Nathalie Vranken embodies a vision that blends tradition, modernity, and cultural engagement.

Guillaume Vuillemey is an Associate Professor of Finance at HEC Paris, where he teaches corporate finance and conducts research on financial stability, economic history, banking regulation, and corporate social responsibility.
Holding degrees from Sciences Po and the École Polytechnique, he earned his PhD in Economics in 2015. His work, published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Finance and the Review of Financial Studies, focuses on financial markets, systemic risks, and the evolution of banking systems. He is also affiliated with the CEPR (Centre for Economic Policy Research) and the ACPR Chair on Regulation and Systemic Risks. Author of "Le Temps de la démondialisation" (The Age of De-globalization, 2022), he frequently contributes to public debates on international finance and economic regulation.

Frédéric Worms is a leading French philosopher, renowned for his expertise in contemporary philosophy and the work of Henri Bergson, on whom he co-authored a definitive biography.
A professor at the ENS, he became its director in 2022 after serving as deputy director. He also heads the Centre international d’étude de la philosophie française contemporaine and was a member of the French National Consultative Ethics Committee (CCNE) from 2013 to 2021. A prolific author, his major works include
"Bergson ou les deux sens de la vie" (Bergson or the Two Meanings of Life, 2013), "Les Maladies chroniques de la démocratie" (The Chronic Illnesses of Democracy, 2017), "Pour un humanisme vital" (For a Vital Humanism, 2019), "Vivre en temps réel" (Living in Real Time, 2021) and exploring the intersections of philosophy, care, democracy, and temporality. He also hosts the radio program "Matières à penser" on France Culture, where he discusses major intellectual and societal issues with clarity and commitment.