Overview
- The appointment was published in the Journal Officiel on October 31, confirming Jean Bassères as interim president-director general.
- Bassères has served on the RATP board since March 2024 and chairs its audit, finance and risk committee.
- His career includes leading Pôle emploi, now France Travail, from 2011 to 2023 and serving as interim head of Sciences Po from March to September 2024.
- Jean Castex’s transfer to lead SNCF was validated by Parliament on October 22 and formalized by decree on October 30, following his departure from RATP in late October.
- As interim chief, Bassères is tasked with overseeing 73,500 employees and maintaining transport service, with a permanent appointment to be decided through upcoming parliamentary hearings and committee votes.