Council of Europe Appoints Laurent Ledoux as Director General of Administration
Laurent Ledoux will take up the post on 1 November to support Secretary General Alain Berset's reform process and oversee administrative services.
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The Council of Europe has appointed Laurent Ledoux as Director General of Administration, effective 1 November. He will support Secretary General Alain Berset in advancing the reform process launched in July and oversee administrative services.
- Laurent Ledoux appointed Director General of Administration, starting 1 November.
- He will assist Secretary General Alain Berset with the reform process launched in July.
- The directorate covers human resources, IT, general services, interpretation, treasury, legal support, procurement and finance.
Appointment and start date
The Council of Europe announced on 20 October 2026 the appointment of Laurent Ledoux as Director General of Administration. He will take up the post on 1 November.
Ledoux, a Belgian national, has held senior positions in Belgian public service and the European banking and media sectors. The announcement cited his experience leading business-process reengineering at a Belgian body of 3,000 civil servants.
Responsibilities and reform role
In the role, Ledoux will support Secretary General Alain Berset in advancing the reform process launched in July. The Directorate General of Administration will play a key role in that effort.
He will also assist the Secretary General in defining strategic objectives and priorities. Ledoux is responsible for providing administrative and general services with attention to innovation, client orientation, sustainability and cost-efficiency.
The directorate covers human resources, information technology, general services, interpretation and event management, treasury, legal support, internal communication, procurement and finance. It also contributes to governance areas including ethics, data protection, internal control, risk management and business continuity.
When does Laurent Ledoux start as Director General of Administration?
He takes up the post on 1 November, the Council of Europe announced. He will support Secretary General Alain Berset in advancing the reform process launched in July.
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