Etienne Crépon appointed as Director General of Cerema

This appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the organization, a major player in the ecological transition, land-use planning, and climate change adaptation. Cerema, with its recognized expertise in planning, transport infrastructure, natural hazards, the environment, and mobility, plays a vital role in supporting national public policies and local authorities.

Étienne Crépon, who until now held the presidency of the Scientific and Technical Center for Building (CSTB), brings solid experience in managing public institutions and in engaging with local stakeholders. His career, marked by responsibilities within the central government (notably as Director of Housing, Urban Planning and Landscapes) and in decentralized state services, as well as his commitment to innovation and territorial resilience, will be a valuable asset in strengthening Cerema's work.

The Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature, Monique Barbut, the Minister for Transport, Philippe Tabarot, and the Minister for Urban Affairs and Housing, Vincent Jeanbrun, welcome this appointment and express their confidence in Étienne Crépon's ability to continue the modernization of Cerema, by consolidating its economic model, its scientific excellence and its territorial roots.

They also wish to warmly thank Pascal Berteaud, the outgoing Director General, for his commitment and remarkable work at the helm of Cerema. Under his leadership, the institution strengthened its role as an expert body serving the State and local authorities, while developing innovative partnerships with the academic world and socio-economic stakeholders. His actions were crucial in adapting Cerema to the challenges of the ecological transition and territorial resilience.