Governance
The Inalco Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors that brings together a rich mix of internal and external expertise.
Chaired by Philippe Advani, the Foundation’s Board of Directors brings together experts from within Inalco and the broader community to help shape the Foundation’s future and support its mission.
Board Members
- Mr. Philippe ADVANI, Chair of the Inalco Foundation*
- Mr. Philippe AGUIGNIER
- Mrs. Delphine ALLES
- Mr. Hervé BARBARET
- Mrs. Charlotte BOISDRON
- Mrs. Anaïd DONABEDIAN
- Mr. Luc DEHEUVELS
- Mrs. Manuelle FRANCK
- Mr. Jean GERIN, Vice-Chair of the Inalco Foundation*
- Mr. Jean-François HUCHET
- Mrs. Boriana SILHOL
- Mr. Peter STOCKINGER
- Mr. Hubert TESTARD, Treasurer of the Inalco Foundation*
- Mr. Julien VERCUEIL, Secretary General of the Inalco Foundation*
*Members of the Foundation’s Executive Committee
Our Purpose
The Inalco Foundation was created to support the long-term development of the Institute through the funding and promotion of academic and strategic initiatives. It aims to:
- Mobilize philanthropic support to advance Inalco’s mission in education, research, and societal engagement
- Encourage innovation and bring bold ideas to life
- Strengthen Inalco’s visibility, reputation, and partnerships in France and around the world
The Foundation offers Inalco a powerful tool to support collective ambitions—a space for meaningful engagement with both internal and external stakeholders, and a catalyst for sharing the Institute’s unique identity, legacy, and vision of the world.