Jean-Luc Merceron

Jean-Luc Merceron is an Associate Professor in Management Sciences at Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO Angers), serving as Training Manager for M1 IES & L3 EGEE programs. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences from University of Nantes (2016) and has over two decades of professional experience in corporate training, consulting, and academic leadership. His career includes roles as Director of Corporate Relations & Continuing Education (ESSCA, 2019-2023), Director of Continuing Education (ESSCA, 2017-2019), and ATER (Teaching & Research Associate, University of Nantes, 2016-2017). He conducted a CIFRE thesis with the National Federation of CREDIT AGRICOLE (2012-2015).

His teaching spans Methodology of Research, Strategic Management, Leadership, and Ethics in Business across multiple institutions including UCO, ESSCA, and University of Nantes. Research focuses on subsidiary management principles, organizational performance, workplace dialogue, and banking sector case studies. He is affiliated with UCO's EGEI laboratory and LEMNA research unit. Key publications address subsidiary management frameworks in regional banks and organizational change strategies.

Education highlights include a Master 2 in Research (Métiers du Conseil et de la Recherche, 2012) and a Master 2 in Adult Training (Sorbonne Nouvelle, 2007 with highest honors). Professional experience includes 5 years as sales manager at DARTY Group and 5 years as management trainer. Military service (1993-1994) complements his diverse background.