Jean Despax

Jean Despax is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in impact-driven initiatives and sustainable business practices. Currently serving as Directeur Accélérateur Impact at 50 Partners since February 2024, Jean leads France's premier accelerator for social and environmental startups. Previously, as Co-Founder and CEO of Movinmotion from April 2012 to August 2022, Jean established a leading payroll management service for the cultural industry, which was acquired by Audiens. Earlier roles include Director of Sustainability & Responsible Supply Chain Solutions at Enablon and Eco-design Project Manager at Institut Français du Design. Jean holds degrees in engineering from Centrale Lyon and Centrale Nantes, complemented by a training program in prospective and innovation from Institut des Futurs souhaitables.