Christophe Lecourtier Appointed Head of French Development Agency
Christophe Lecourtier, France's ambassador to Morocco, has been appointed Director General of the French Development Agency (AFD), effective May 11, 2026.
April 17, 2026
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Source: lebrief.ma
Christophe Lecourtier has been officially appointed as the Director General of the French Development Agency (AFD). The appointment was published in the French Official Journal (Journal officiel) on April 16, 2026.
Lecourtier, who has served as France's ambassador to Morocco since 2022, will take up his new role on May 11, 2026. He succeeds RΓ©my Rioux, who led the AFD for eight years.
The AFD is France's public development bank, financing projects in developing and emerging countries. Lecourtier's extensive diplomatic career includes previous roles as CEO of Business France and as a diplomatic advisor to former Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin.
β Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christophe Lecourtier?
He is a French diplomat, currently serving as France's ambassador to Morocco, who has been appointed to lead the French Development Agency (AFD).
What is the French Development Agency (AFD)?
The AFD is France's public development bank, responsible for financing and supporting projects in developing and emerging countries.
When does Lecourtier start his new role?
He is scheduled to take up the position of Director General of the AFD on May 11, 2026.
