Fabrice Bocquet

Fabrice Bocquet is a seasoned sports executive with extensive experience in football management and consulting. He served as the Managing Director of FC Lorient, a French football club, from September 2015 to October 2020.4 During his tenure at FC Lorient, Bocquet achieved significant success:

Achievements at FC Lorient

• Led the club to become Ligue 2 champions in the 2019/2020 season, securing promotion to Ligue 14
• Oversaw a cumulative profit of +20 million euros from 2015 to 2019, with positive financial results each year4
• Improved internal organizational health, increasing employee satisfaction from 45% in 2015 to 78% in 20194
• Positioned the club among the top 3 in commercial revenues (5 million euros per annum) and top 5 in attendance rates among Ligue 2 clubs4

Career Progression

Prior to his role at FC Lorient, Bocquet's career included:

• Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (2011-2015), focusing on TMT and Consumer sectors4
• Chief Financial Officer at FC Lorient (2009-2011), managing finance, administration, and ticketing4

After his successful stint at FC Lorient, Bocquet briefly served as Head of Football at Portas Consulting from 2021 to November 2022.4

Current Position

As of September 2022, Fabrice Bocquet has taken on the role of General Manager (Chief Executive Officer) at OGC Nice, another prominent French football club.12 In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the club's operations and strategic direction.

Background

Bocquet is a 39-year-old graduate of HEC Paris.3 His diverse background in finance, consulting, and sports management has equipped him with a unique skill set for leading football organizations.2

Fabrice Bocquet's career trajectory demonstrates his ability to successfully manage football clubs, combining financial acumen with strategic vision to drive both on-field and off-field success.