Governance

Though a private entity, France Muséums is unusual in that it has public sector shareholders, the largest of which is the Louvre Museum. This particular configuration—a private organisation with public backing—means that France Muséums is able to support all kinds of projects, whoever their initiators may be.


Management


Formerly a member of the Paris Bar for 14 years, Matthias Grolier is specialised in business law, advising on numerous national and international mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.


In October 2018, he joined the office of the French Minister of Culture, where his responsibilities included European and international affairs, the promotion of the French language, Francophonie, reading, and the book industry. In this role, he notably worked on issues such as the restitution of cultural property, France’s cultural influence policy, and the international strategy of French cultural institutions.


In July 2020, Matthias Grolier was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to the Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, part of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. There, he oversaw bilateral economic relations, promoted France as a destination for foreign investment, and supported French companies in their international expansion.


In October 2021, Matthias Grolier joined the Musée du Louvre as Chief of Staff to the President-Director. In close collaboration with the museum’s directions, he was notably responsible for developing and implementing the Musée du Louvre’s regional and international strategy, overseeing major projects, and supervising partnerships. 


From 2021 to 2024, he led the organisation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the Louvre’s and Tuileries’ national domain, worked closely on the conception and launch of the “Louvre – New Renaissance” project, and developed a strong expertise in conducting strategic commercial projects or crisis management. 


In May 2026, at the joint recommendation of the Minister of Culture and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Matthias Grolier was appointed Chief Executive Officer of France Muséums.


Matthias Grolier graduated from Panthéon-Assas University and HEC Paris. He is an auditor of the IHEDN (France’s National Defence and Security Institute) and an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Matthias Grolier
Chief Executive Officer

Board

The France Muséums board brings together three qualified public figures and six public cultural organizations shareholders. Chaired by Sandra Lagumina, Senior Partner at Argos Wityu, it oversees the implementation of France Muséums’ activities, in particular France’s commitments to Louvre Abu Dhabi and the promotion of French museum expertise and know-how. The following personalities and representatives sit on the Board of Directors:

Six public heritage organisations associated with France Museums:

  • The musée du Louvre represented by its President-Director, Christophe Leribault
  • Réunion des musées nationaux -Grand Palais (RMN – GP) represented by its President, Didier Fusillier
  • The Centre Pompidou represented by its President, Laurent Le Bon
  • The Établissement public des musées d’Orsay et du musée de l’Orangerie – Valéry Giscard d’Estaing (EPMO) represented by its President, Annick Lemoine
  • The Bibliothèque nationale de France represented by its President, Gilles Pécout
  • The musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac represented by its President, Emmanuel Kasarhérou

Three independent members:

  • Sandra Lagumina, Senior Partner at Argos Wityu
  • Yves Saint-Geours, President of the French National Commission at UNESCO
  • Christian Giacomotto, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Gimar Finance

Two censors:

  • Christelle Creffe, Head of the French Museum Service, Deputy Director-General for Heritage and Architecture of the Ministry of Culture
  • Sabine Sciortino, Director for cultural, educational, academic and scientific diplomacy – Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Sandra Lagumina
Sandra Lagumina, Chairperson


Scientific Council

The Scientific Council of France Muséums is chaired by Christophe Leribault, President-Director of the musée du Louvre. It is a consultative body which supports the development and the monitoring of the curatorial and cultural projects of France Muséums. The Scientific Council brings together the following members :

  • Emmanuel Kasarhérou, President of Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
  • Laurent Le Bon, President of Centre national d’art et de Culture Georges Pompidou
  • Annick Lemoine, President of Établissement public des musées d’Orsay et du musée de l’Orangerie – Valéry Giscard d’Estaing (EPMO)
  • Amélie Simier, Director of musée Rodin
  • Gilles Pécout, President of Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF)
  • Olivier Gabet, Director of the Department of Art at musée du Louvre
  • Sébastien Allard, Director of the Paintings Department at musée du Louvre
  • Yannick Lintz, President of musée national des Arts asiatiques – Guimet
Christophe Leribault, President-Director of the musée du Louvre © Christophe Petit Tesson