The President of the University

Chosen from among the members of the faculty, the President of Université Paris-Dauphine is elected to a four-year term by the 120 members of the three Central Governing Bodies: the Board of Directors (CA), the Academic & University Life Council (CEVU) and the Scientific Advisory council (C

MISSIONS

Le president is the chief executive officer of the university and as such he:

  • presides over the Board of Directors and implements their decisions
  • presides over the three central governing bodies, although he may delegate that responsibility to to the bodies’ respective Vice-Presidents
  • acts on behalf of the university, signs all protocols, conventions and contracts and officially represents the institution in all of its undertakings
  • has authority over the budget, all appropriations and allocations
  • is the ultimate authority for all university faculty and staff; he authorizes and has the power to veto appointments and promotions
  • is responsible for security and for maintaining law and order; he ensures that all university classes and facilities are accessible to disabled faculty, staff and students

President

Laurent BATSCH, professor of management
Elected for the first time on May 7th 2007 and re-elected on May 26th 2011 

Vice-President in charge of international relations

Arnaud RAYNOUARD, professor of law

Vice-President of the Scientific Advisory Council 

Elyes JOUINI, professor of mathematics

Vice-President of the Academic & University Life Council (CEVU)

Sabine MAGE lecterer in economics

Vice-President of the Board of Directors (CA)

Fabien BLANCHOT lecterer in management

Past Presidents

For information about all of Dauphine’s Presidents, click here