About us

Governing board

The Agropolis Foundation is governed by a 16-member board that includes representatives of charter members, research units, the Languedoc-Roussillon region, private partners and independent members.

Board members bring a wide range of knowledge and experience to the Foundation. They have extensive experience in higher education, research, government and international development. The Board sets policies the Foundation’s development strategy, long-term priorities and partnerships.

A permanent Bureau of the Board (names in italics), comprised of four Board members and the Foundation’s Director manages the current affairs of the Foundation.

CIRAD

INRA

Laurent Bruckler	Director INRA Montpellier center	mini cv
François Houllier Bureau member	Deputy Director General, in charge of scientific organisation, resources and evaluation	mini cv
Guy Riba	Non-executive Vice-President, INRA	mini cv

Montpellier SupAgro

IRD

Scientific representatives

Languedoc-Roussillon region representative

Private sector representative

Pending

Four independent members

Henri Carsalade Bureau member	Chair of the Board	mini CV
Bernard Godelle	Professor, Director of SIBAGHE	mini CV
Bruno Vindel	Chargé de mission à l'Agence Française de Développement (AFD)	mini cv

Director and Staff

The director manages the activities of the Foundation as mandated by the Chair of the Board, with support from a core team comprised of scientific and administrative staff.