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.
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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