Our team
Find out more about the team working behind the scenes to ensure the success of our students.
Sébastien DHÉRINES
President
Computer and information systems engineer specialising in higher education and training, Sébastien co-founded École Hexagone in 2020. Firmly committed to French digital sovereignty, Sébastien has implemented a strategy in which French technologies are taught from the first year Degree Program.
Vincent PEYROUSE
Chief Operating Officer
After starting his career with Capgemini, he pursued his first professionals experiences with a French higher educational group. Vincent then joined École Hexagone at its creation in 2020 as Director of Information Systems.Passionate about technologies and sciences, he keeps a daily watch on new tools and implements the digital sovereignty strategy at École Héxagone.In September 2023, Vincent was appointed COO.
Lassad CHAOUACHI
International Development Manager
Lassad co-created l’École Hexagone in 2020 alongside Sébastien. He began his career working directly in the Middle East for major French companies, then wenùon to manage Nokia throughout the African continent and the Middle East. Founder of the Novatel group, a telecom player, he is the driving force behind our international development.
Didier VIDAL
Diplomatic advisor to the President
Following a long and distinguished career in international diplomacy, serving France’s economic interests, Didier has been the President’s Diplomatic Advisor since 2023. He studies the possibilities of strategic partnerships for the Institution on the international stage.
Micheline Ekoue
Academic Director
With a Master of Science in Computer Science, Micheline has carried out assignments for well-known clients such as Galeries Lafayette, Thales, Citeo and Datanumia (EDF). She joined the Hexagone School in 2024 to maintain the link and cohesion with the consultant-trainers, while listening to the students as part of a continuous improvement approach.
Dr Cyril-Alexandre PACHON
Studies and IA’s master Director
Dr. PACHON was one of the first to join the academic ranks of the Hexagone School, when it was founded in 2020. A passionate (and fascinating!) teacher, he leads numerous courses on our Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles campuses, directs the Artificial Intelligence Master’s program, and also supervises the final year dissertations.
Cdt Nicolas MALBEC
Cybersecurity Master’s Director
Commandant MALBEC had a brilliant career in the French Navy, specialising in digital issues and working for the COMCYBER (Ministry of the Armed Forces). In 2021, he joined École Hexagone and created the Cyberdefence Master’s degree. His strategic vision of Cyber contributes to the influence of the Cursus and enables its students to be trained by the best French experts.
Julien BONNEAU
Product Life Management Master’s Director
Graduate from Télécom SudParis and HEC, founder of the Sociacom consultancy firm and an expert in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Julien created the PLM Master’s degree for Hexagone in 2023. Passionate about industrial and digital issues, Julien shares his passion and experience with his students.
Dorine RAICHON
Director of Clermont-Ferrand campus
Dorine took over the management of the Clermont-Ferrand Campus when it opens in 2020. She is in charge of Campus operations, including course planning, pedagogical interviews and representing École Hexagone in Auvergne. Dorine attaches great importance to the human relations she nurtures with her students.
Joan CAMI
Pedagogical Coordinator
Joan became the conductor of the Versailles Campus in 2023, in charge of planning, student support and training consultants. Every day, he brings a dose of good humour to the Campus!
Marina TATOLI
Ambassador
Marina took part in the adventure of École Hexagone, on the Clermont-Ferrand Campus, in 2022. Marina is responsible for guiding students and apprentices in their higher education and career plans’ projects. She also is in relation with companies in the Auvergne region to place our students whom are looking for an apprenticeship.
Maëva FANTON-MABROUK
Ambassador
After completing her Master’s degree in Business Strategy, Maëva joined École Hexagone as an Ambassador in 2023. She participates in the development of our future students’ higher education projects. She advises them on their choices and ensures that they are consistent with their career plans.
Fairouz BOUGHRAROU
Ambassador
Since 2023, Fairouz has been in charge of International Admissions, for the Clermont-Ferrand, Versailles and Tunis campuses. Fairouz is based on our Tunis Campus and represents the École Hexagone in Tunisia at local events. She assists applicants in their application with Campus France.
Cédric RAGOT
Developer apprentice
Cédric is the HTML/CSS (and other!) code wizard who created this web page.He joined the IT team in 2024 to speed up the development and production of the institution’s internal and external tools.Now in a new career, he’s thriving on lines of code.
Amani BEN ABDELJELIL
Accountant
Numbers hold no secrets for her. Amani is in charge of École Hexagone’s accounts. She is in charge of monitoring cash receipts, invoices, etc. After successful professional experiences in Tunisia and France, and after obtaining her M2 in Audit and Management Control, Amani joined the Hexagone School in 2024..