Profile
Background
Christelle Morançais has been President of the Pays de la Loire Regional Council since 2017. Re-elected in 2021, she leads the regional executive and represents the institution on the major issues of development, innovation and the region’s attractiveness.
Before taking on this role, she served as a regional councilor and then as vice president in charge of employment, apprenticeships, vocational training and workforce integration. This experience places her at the crossroads of public policy, business needs and training pathways.
With a background in business, she co-founded megAgence and served as its CEO. Her career combines entrepreneurship, economic development and regional public office.
Perspective
Digital and GenAI credentials
The Région Pays de la Loire supports the growth of artificial intelligence use across the region and hosts GENAI DAYS at the Hôtel de Région. Among other initiatives, in 2026 it launched an AI assistant to help small and midsize businesses with export procedures. With Christelle Morançais opening the day, the event is anchored in this regional ambition to make AI a real driver of business, innovation and jobs.