Nicolas Boudot

Founder and President

He learned crisis on the side of the State, before leading it for companies.

Spokesman for the Paris education authority during the CPE crisis, then press and communications adviser in five French ministerial offices, he defended the French nuclear industry after Fukushima and handled high-profile industrial matters for the State as shareholder.

Head of communications, then of communications and external affairs, at the Casino group from 2018 to 2023, he spoke for the group against short sellers and throughout its financial restructuring. He then served as president of TBWA/Corporate.

He founded Hussard Partners in 2026 on a simple principle: the partner you meet is the partner who leads the matter.

Previously

• President, TBWA/Corporate — 2024-2026
• Head of communications and external affairs, Casino group — 2018-2023
• Partner, Tilder — 2012-2018
• Managing director, Havas Paris — 2011-2012
• Adviser in French ministerial offices — 2002-2003 and 2007-2011
• Head of communications and spokesman for the Rector of the Paris education authority — 2004-2007

Education

Trained as a lawyer (Paris Bar School). Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, Université de Bourgogne. Knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques.