Lyon Metropolis: New Vice-Presidents Appointed Following 2026 Elections
Lyon, April 7, 2026 – The new vice-presidents and their delegations for the Lyon Metropolis have been officially announced, following the metropolitan elections held on March 22, 2026. The ballot resulted in an absolute majority for the Grand Coeur Lyonnais group, led by Véronique Sarselli, who now serves as the new president.
“This organization reflects a clear commitment: to ensure a coherent distribution of responsibilities, serving a public action that is clear, effective, and fully rooted in the priorities of the Lyon Metropolis. Each delegation has been designed to address the major challenges of the region, in close connection with the expectations expressed by residents and municipalities,” stated the new executive of the Lyon Metropolis in an official press release.
The New Executive Team and Their Portfolios
The new vice-presidents, working under the leadership of President Véronique Sarselli, are organized into several key poles, each addressing critical areas of metropolitan governance:
Financial Strategy Pole
- Myriam BENCHARAA – 16th Vice-President, delegated to general administration, human resources and social relations, and European affairs.
- Pascal ROTHÉ – 7th Vice-President, delegated to finance, public procurement, evaluation of public policies, and digital affairs.
Transitions and Development of the Lyon Metropolis Pole
- Nicole SIBEUD – 4th Vice-President, delegated to urban planning and land strategy.
- Alexandre VINCENDET – 15th Vice-President, delegated to housing, urban renewal, and urban policy.
- Claire POUZIN – 20th Vice-President, delegated to housing supply, residential dynamics, and public real estate.
- Bastien JOINT – 17th Vice-President, delegated to agriculture, environmental efficiency, nature in the city, and food sovereignty.
- Sandrine CHADIER – 18th Vice-President, delegated to territorial cohesion and equality, and relations with municipalities.
- Christophe GEOURJON – 19th Vice-President, delegated to energy transition policies, waste management and valorization, and climate adaptation.
- Laurence CROIZIER – 24th Vice-President, delegated to water and sanitation, environmental quality, and the Rhône-Saône rivers.
- Béatrice DE MONTILLE – 12th Vice-President, delegated to urban cleanliness and public space quality.
Mobility, Infrastructure, and Security Pole
- Gilles GASCON – 5th Vice-President, delegated to mobility, public transport, and network performance.
- Jérémie BRÉAUD – 9th Vice-President, delegated to global security, public tranquility, and coordination with municipal police forces.
- Pierre OLIVER – 11th Vice-President, delegated to roads, intelligent traffic systems, and traffic fluidity.
Economic Pole
- Jean-Michel AULAS – 1st Vice-President, delegated to metropolitan influence and partnerships, innovation, and in charge of major projects.
- Marie-Hélène MATHIEU – 6th Vice-President, delegated to commerce, crafts, and the local economy.
- Emmanuel IMBERTON – 3rd Vice-President, delegated to economy, employment, and professional integration.
- Olivier ARAUJO – 25th Vice-President, delegated to international relations and tourism.
Solidarity Pole
- Laurence FAUTRA – 2nd Vice-President, delegated to health, prevention and access to care, and territorial healthcare provision.
- Pascal CHARMOT – 21st Vice-President, delegated to disability, support for caregivers, and inclusive policies.
- Angélique ENDERLIN – 10th Vice-President, delegated to autonomy and the elderly.
- Nathalie FRIER – 22nd Vice-President, delegated to early childhood, child protection, the fight against domestic violence, and family support.
Services to Lyon Metropolis Residents Pole
- Jérôme MOROGE – 13th Vice-President, delegated to sport, youth, equipment, and metropolitan sports influence.
- Sarah PEILLON – 14th Vice-President, delegated to colleges, educational excellence, and the duty of remembrance.
- Emmanuel HAMELIN – 23rd Vice-President, delegated to higher education, training, and excellence sectors.
- Laure CÉDAT – 8th Vice-President, delegated to culture, creation, and territorial initiatives.
The new executive body is set to implement its agenda, focusing on the coherent distribution of responsibilities to address the major challenges facing the Lyon Metropolis and its residents.
Source: https://www.lyondemain.fr/vice-presidents-metropole-de-lyon-2026/
