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Yann Le Touher Appointed General Delegate of the Bernardins Foundation

institutional · 2026-03-26

Yann Le Touher, a 44-year-old philanthropy expert, has been named general delegate of the Bernardins Foundation, effective March 26, 2026. He brings extensive experience from major Parisian museums, including the Louvre, where he served as director of philanthropy and raised 167 million euros between 2017 and 2023. His role involves managing fundraising efforts for the Collège des Bernardins, a historic Parisian institution focused on education, research, and cultural dialogue. Le Touher succeeds Emmanuel Cortey, who professionalized the foundation's fundraising. The appointment aims to enhance the institution's financial resources and intellectual influence.

Key facts

  • Yann Le Touher appointed general delegate of the Bernardins Foundation on March 26, 2026
  • He previously worked at the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou, and Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
  • Le Touher raised 167 million euros in philanthropy for the Louvre from 2017 to 2023
  • He succeeds Emmanuel Cortey, who held the position since 2022
  • The Collège des Bernardins is a 13th-century Cistercian college reopened in 2008 as a center for faith, culture, and economic dialogue

Entities

Institutions

  • Fondation des Bernardins
  • Collège des Bernardins
  • Musée du Louvre
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Centre Pompidou
  • Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
  • Fondation Art Explora
  • Yahad-In Unu

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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