Governance that serves everyone

Board of Directors

The non-profit association that runs ISARA is chaired by Markus SANDMAYR and managed by its board of directors.

markus sandmayer

Markus SANDMAYR

President

“The world of agriculture and agri-food needs innovation and the commitment of everyone to bring about the necessary transitions. At ISARA, we work with all stakeholders to build new paths, from the land to people. We train and support the leaders of today and tomorrow. Be part of this agri-food transformation.

Jérôme ZLATOFF

Chief Executive Officer, ISARA

“By joining ISARA, you are choosing an engaging and exciting path to becoming actors capable of understanding the complexity of living organisms, innovating boldly, and transforming our agricultural and food systems in a sustainable way that respects the planet’s limits.”

jerome zlatoff septembre 2025

At ISARA, everyone plays a part in building the future: students, alumni, academic partners, and professionals. Our transparent and collaborative governance transforms ideas into concrete actions, resulting in innovative training programs and a lasting impact on the planet and society.

  • ARCHEN Eric, Drive Trade Manager – Auchan Group
  • ARNAUDO Thibault, Student Representative / President of the BD2I Avignon Association
  • BARBE Gilles, President of the ISEMA Alumni Association, President – GC SYSTEM
  • BARCELO Alexandre, Student Representative / Apprenticeship Engineering Program
  • BARRES Hervé, Regional Delegate of the National Council for Private Agricultural Education (CNEAP) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes & PACA
  • BESSET-MANZONI Yoann, President of the ISARA Teachers and Engineers Association, Teacher
  • Pascal BOISTARD, President – INRAE Center Lyon-Grenoble Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Georges BOIXO, Managing Director – OXYANE Agricultural Cooperative Group
  • François CHANIOT, Representative of AFPICL (President of AFPICL)
  • CROZET Ludovic, Maintenance Technician, Representative of the CSE
  • DE BALATHIER Jean, Regional Deputy Director – La Coopération agricole Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • DE LACHAPELLE Olivier, Consultant, Former Executive – TRUFFAUT Group
  • DUCROT Hubert, Managing Director – Société Révillon Chocolatier
  • FARNOS Alexandra, Representative of the Vaucluse Chamber of Commerce and Industry, International Council, Organic Fruit and Vegetable Industry Expert
  • FAUCOU Sandrine, Representative of the SUD PACA Regional Chamber of Agriculture, Farmer
  • FRAGNOUD Jean-Marc, Representative of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Chamber of Agriculture, Farmer
  • Vice-President
  • Jean-Brice Hernu, Former Executive – Pomona
  • Secretary
  • Louise Holler, Student Representative / President of the BD2I Lyon Association
  • Simone Korn, Director of Insurance, Communication & Mutualism – Crédit Agricole Centre-Est
  • Treasurer
  • Laurent Martel, Director of the Agriculture Division – Invivo Group
  • Henri NIGAY, Managing Director – NIGAY SAS, President of the French Movement for Quality Rhône-Alpes (MFQRA)
  • Markus SANDMAYR, Expert, Former Managing Director – Nutrition Spécialisée France (Blédina SA)
  • President
  • Didier SAUSSIER, President of the Lyon Polytechnic Institute, Customer Director – GRDF Territories
  • Alexandre SIMMLER, Managing Director – SBM Company
  • Aurélien SUET – President of Alumni Isara, Regional Sales Manager for the East Region – Limagrain Europe
  • Vice President
  • Grégory WOIMBÉE, Rector of the Catholic University of Lyon
  • Vice President
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