Presidency La Rochelle Université > University > Organisation > Presidency Published on 5 September 2019 - updated on 27 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. Consult the general organisation chart of the University President Gérard Blanchard Vice-president of the Administration Council Pierre Prétou Vice-president Education and Academic life Stéphane Manson Vice-president Research and innovation Ingrid Arnaudin Vice-president Student Alexandre Jaud Vice-president Social relations and action Gilles Radenac Vice-president Culture(s) andcommunication Magalie Flores-Lonjou Vice-president International relationships and Europe Fernando Pedraza-Diaz Vice-president Digital, environment et society Jean-Christophe Burie 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