Presidency La Rochelle Université > University > Organisation > Presidency Published on 5 September 2019 - updated on 20 January 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. Following the December 9-11, 2024 elections to renew the University’s central councils, the presidential team is currently being elected. It will be complete by January 27, 2025. President Gérard Blanchard Vice-president of the Administration Council Pierre Prétou 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
