Naïma Ramalingom Appointed DRAC Centre-Val de Loire Director

Naïma Ramalingom, a second-grade state administrator, has been appointed as the regional director of cultural affairs (DRAC) for the Centre-Val de Loire region in France. The appointment takes effect on September 28, 2026. Ramalingom's role will involve overseeing cultural policy and administration in the region, which includes managing heritage, supporting artistic creation, and coordinating cultural initiatives. The announcement was made on September 7, 2026, by the French Ministry of Culture. This appointment is part of the ongoing administrative leadership within France's regional cultural institutions.