At 43, Kenny Jean-Marie has decided to give a new direction to his career by joining Fifa where he should occupy a strategic position directly in relation with the various associations. He was appointed in 2017 as chief of staff to Noël Le Graët, president of the French Football Federation, replacing Victoriano Melero on his way to PSG.
Within the body, he was also the director of institutional and international relations. His successor is not yet known. He will be appointed in the coming weeks
Former chief of staff of Thierry Braillard
An engineer by training, Kenny Jean-Marie began his career as an officer in the French Navy. Graduated from ENA in 2009 (promotion Willy-Brandt), he was chief of staff of the prefect of the Dordogne then held various positions in the field of sport in ministerial cabinets.
He was notably chief of staff to Thierry Braillard, Secretary of State for Sports (2014-2015) and advisor for youth, sport and community life to Manuel Valls, Prime Minister (2015-2016). After obtaining an executive master's degree in governance master in Europe (CDES de Limoges, Science Po), he took an active part in the implementation of the strategic plan of the French Football Federation “Ambition 2020”.
