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25 March 2026

Anne-Sophie Gracieux, New Director of Strategy and Development at Sciences Po

Luis Vassy, President of Sciences Po, has appointed Anne-Sophie Gracieux as Director of Strategy and Development. Her role will be to set out the institution's strategic priorities, support the ongoing transformation initiatives, and enhance Sciences Po's appeal to its partners and patrons.

“I would like to thank Luis Vassy for placing his trust in me. It is a great honour to join Sciences Po at a time of renewal and to help enhance its appeal and influence around a unique educational and scientific vision.”

Anne-Sophie Gracieux, Director of Strategy and Development

A graduate of Sciences Po and the University of Paris-Sorbonne, Anne-Sophie Gracieux brings twenty years’ experience in developing sponsorship and philanthropy within cultural and scientific institutions. After contributing to the reputation of the Paris Opera and then the Collège des Bernardins, she has held the position of Head of the Philanthropy, Patronage, and Partnerships Department at the French Foundation for Medical Research since 2022.

« Appointing Anne-Sophie Gracieux as Director of Strategy and Development is a major asset for Sciences Po. In leading institutions, she has demonstrated her ability to forge strategic partnerships and engage major donors in public-interest projects. I know I can count on her expertise to support Sciences Po’s transformation and to strengthen our appeal to our partners and patrons in the long term. »

Luis Vassy

President of Sciences Po

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