Johanna Rolland

Johanna Rolland serves as the Présidente de France urbaine since September 2020 and has been the Maire de Nantes since 2005. With extensive experience in urban policy and education, Johanna Rolland previously held roles including Première adjointe au maire and Adjointe au maire of Nantes, focusing on education, youth, and major urban projects. Additionally, Johanna Rolland has had significant involvement with Nantes Métropole, presiding over key urban initiatives, and served on the Eurocities executive committee from 2014 to 2023. Formerly, Johanna Rolland was the Présidente of the Département de Loire-Atlantique and worked as a Responsable politique de la ville in Le Creusot. Educational qualifications include a Master in Local Development from Université Grenoble Alpes and studies at Sciences Po Lille.