Presidency La Rochelle Université > University > Organisation > Presidency Published on 5 September 2019 - updated on 1 July 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 Education and Academic life Stéphane Manson Research and innovation Ingrid Arnaudin Student Alexandre Jaud Digital, environment et society Jean-Christophe Burie Culture(s) andcommunication Magalie Flores-Lonjou International relationships Fernando Pedraza-Diaz 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