The Easter egg hunt is over… but not the search for the CEO. Behind the scenes, the organizing committee for the French Alps 2030 event continues its work to find a successor to Cyril Linette, who was removed in February due to… disagreements with President Edgar GrospironWith the pressure of the clock, since the map of sites and additional sports must be validated in June.
"We need to panic."
In March, Michel Cadot started " a temporary support mission aimed at ensuring the stability and progress of strategic projects The COJOP emphasized his knowledge of the project's fundamentals to justify the trust placed in the former interministerial delegate for the Paris 2024 GamesBut the word "temporary" is not there by chance: the French Alps 2030 plan needs a director general, who will present " an experienced profile, capable of providing long-term support for the preparation and delivery of the Games ».
At the end of February, following the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Edgar Grospiron estimated that the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee (COJOP) had taken approximately two months behind schedule on the organizational part, and approximately four months late » on the latest topics on the site map. » You're right to say that time is passing and we can't waste any more time. We're only a month and a half behind, but we need to panic now. "Sports Minister Marina Ferrari told reporters in Lyon last week, as reported by Progress.
The timeline has become clearer: the CEO's name is expected at the end of April. According to information obtained by Francs JeuxInterviews are currently being conducted for the position. And Jean-François Vilotte, whose name has been circulating insistently for several weeks, is said to be among the candidates who have already completed their interviews.
The Jean-François Vilotte hypothesis
Edgar Grospiron appreciates him, that's no secret. The president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee had already spoken with the CEO of the French Football Federation last year, before Cyril Linette was appointed. At the time, Jean-François Vilotte, former chief of staff to the Minister of Sports and CEO of the French Tennis Federation, had refused the offer, explaining that he was " fully committed "with the FFF. His name has come up in discussions in recent weeks."
In early March, he sent a statement to AFP: I confirm that I am not registered in any application procedure for the general management of COJOP Alpes 2030, and it is with determination that I assume today my functions as general manager of the FFF, alongside its president Philippe Diallo. When contacted, the French Football Federation (FFF) referred to this press release and offered no further comment. However, according to RMC Sport, it would appear that Jean-François Vilotte is not indifferent to the COJOP's interest.A departure from the French Football Federation (FFF) is being considered after the World Cup in July. Is this compatible with the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee's (COJOP) schedule? The question remains open. L'Equipe also mentions the possibility of Bruno Lartigue, director of institutional relations for the GL Events group.
