Presidency La Rochelle Université > University > Organisation > Presidency Mis à jour le 29 September 2025 The University elects the President of the University every four years. Elected by the Board of Directors, the President is accompanied by Vice-Presidents and Policy Officers. Consult the general organisation chart of the University President Gérard Blanchard Vice-presidency Administration Council Pierre Prétou Research and innovation Ingrid Arnaudin Education and Academic life Stéphane Manson Digital, environment et society Jean-Christophe Burie Culture(s) andcommunication Magalie Flores-Lonjou International relationships Fernando Pedraza-Diaz Quality of life at work, equality and fight against SGBV Évelyne Cherel-Riquier Apprenticeship, continuing education, and corporate relations Béatrice Chéry Student Alexandre Jaud Mission head BAC-3 / BAC +8 continuum Jean-Michel Carozza Innovation and entrepreneurship Michael Gouin Contact President's office +33 (0)5 46 45 87 09 Send a message Open: Monday-Friday: 9 am-12am/1:30 pm – 5 pm