Jean Bassères

Jean Bassères is a French high ranking civil servant and former interim director of Sciences Po. He previously served as the director general of France Travail from December 15, 2011 until December 15, 2023.

Biography

Early life and education

A graduate of Sciences Po, Bassères went on to study at the École nationale d'administration from 1984 until 1986.

Professional life

On March 26, 2024, Bassères was named the interim director of the Institut d'études politiques de Paris and the interim administrator of Fondation nationale des sciences politiques. He served until the appointment of Luis Vassy on September 20, 2024.