Created in 1988, Excelia is an association in accordance with French Law of 1901.
Under the direction of Bruno Neil, the group is supported by a number of different governing bodies.
Board of Governors
This body defines the group’s policies, strategy, and action plans.
- Stéphane COHAT - Chairman, Excelia
Ex Officio Members:
- Chairman of the Charente-Maritime Chamber of Commerce & Industry or his/her representative
- Chairman of the New Aquitaine Regional Council or his/her representative
- Chairman of the Charente-Maritime Council or his/her representative
- Chairman of the La Rochelle Conurbation or his/her representative
Appointed Members:
- 4 members designated by the Board of the Charente-Maritime Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Chairwoman of Excelia’s Stakeholder Committee
- Chairman of Excelia’s Alumni Association
- Chairman of Excelia’s Strategic Advisory Board
Elected Members:
- 9 key figures from the corporate world
Strategic Advisory Board
This body comprises some 15 French and international figures from both the academic and the corporate world. It is responsible for analysing both the medium and long-term issues facing Excelia, evaluating key challenges, and recommending major areas for strategic policy to the Board of Governors.
Stakeholder Committee
This committee is made up of around 15 members from both the academic and the corporate world, who are experts in the ecological and social transition, and students. Its role is to consider ways of adapting and implementing Excelia’s strategy in terms of environmental and social impacts (value creation) and to make recommendations to the Board of Governors.
