Five GEM Alumni recognized in the Choiseul Hauts-de-France 2026 ranking.

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06.04.2026

Five GEM Alumni recognized in the Choiseul Hauts-de-France 2026 ranking.

Coming from sectors as diverse as industry, digital technology, transport, agri-food, urban planning, culture, and the social and solidarity economy, these talents embody a committed generation. What they have in common is their ability to lead high-impact projects and to propose practical solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

A demanding recognition of impactful leaders

Inclusion in the Choiseul ranking is based on a rigorous selection process. The criteria assessed include:

The sector of activity and the economic weight of the organization
The candidate’s role and responsibilities
Their contribution to regional economic development
Their economic, social, societal, or cultural impact
Their capacity for influence and outreach
Their leadership qualities

This approach provides an overview of the profiles shaping the economic future of the Hauts-de-France region.

Five GEM Alumni recognized

In this edition, five graduates from GEM are among the 100 laureates, offering a strong illustration of the presence and influence of the GEM network in regional ecosystems.

17th – Merzak Meddah, PGE 2010

CEO of Electro Dépôt, a French retailer specializing in home appliances and electronics, known for its positioning around essential products at low prices all year round.

31th – Louis Saphores (PGE 2019)

CEO of Hauts-de-France Investissements,an organization that supports the growth of regional companies through equity financing.

66th – Laetitia Sauvage, PGE 2008

Co-founder and CEO of Canap, a chatbot that helps children and teenagers understand, learn, and think safely.

87th – Maxence Lempereur, PGE 2018

CEO of Groupe Lempereur, an automotive company supporting customers in purchasing pre-owned vehicles, combining proximity, transparency, and quality to offer a simple, reliable, and personalized experience.

90th – Charles Dernoncourt, PGE 2014

CEO of SERAME, a French specialist in printing equipment, developing tailor-made solutions to optimize the productivity and reliability of printing lines.

See the Choiseul Hauts-de-France 2026 ranking

A GEM network committed to regional development

This collective recognition highlights the ability of GEM graduates to establish themselves sustainably within regional dynamics, taking on key roles and leading impactful projects.

Beyond individual career paths, these distinctions reflect the strength of the GEM network: a community of committed leaders capable of combining economic performance, innovation, and regional impact.

Congratulations to these five GEM Alumni on this outstanding recognition!

Five GEM Alumni recognized in the Choiseul Hauts-de-France 2026 ranking.

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Each year, the Choiseul Institute highlights the driving forces within regional territories through its rankings. With the Choiseul Hauts-de-France ranking, it recognizes 100 young leaders under the age of 40 who actively contribute to the region’s economic dynamism, innovation, and overall influence.Coming from sectors as diverse as industry, digital technology, transport, agri-food, urban planning, culture, and the social and solidarity economy, these talents embody a committed generation. What they have in common is their ability to lead high-impact projects and to propose practical solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.A demanding recognition of impactful leadersInclusion in the Choiseul ranking is based on a rigorous selection process. The criteria assessed include:The sector of activity and the economic weight of the organizationThe candidate’s role and responsibilitiesTheir contribution to regional economic developmentTheir economic, social, societal, or cultural impactTheir capacity for influence and outreachTheir leadership qualitiesThis approach provides an overview of the profiles shaping the economic future of the Hauts-de-France region.Five GEM Alumni recognizedIn this edition, five graduates from GEM are among the 100 laureates, offering a strong illustration of the presence and influence of the GEM network in regional ecosystems.17th – Merzak Meddah, PGE 2010CEO of Electro Dépôt, a French retailer specializing in home appliances and electronics, known for its positioning around essential products at low prices all year round.31th – Louis Saphores (PGE 2019)CEO of Hauts-de-France Investissements,an organization that supports the growth of regional companies through equity financing.66th – Laetitia Sauvage, PGE 2008Co-founder and CEO of Canap, a chatbot that helps children and teenagers understand, learn, and think safely.87th – Maxence Lempereur, PGE 2018CEO of Groupe Lempereur, an automotive company supporting customers in purchasing pre-owned vehicles, combining proximity, transparency, and quality to offer a simple, reliable, and personalized experience.90th – Charles Dernoncourt, PGE 2014CEO of SERAME, a French specialist in printing equipment, developing tailor-made solutions to optimize the productivity and reliability of printing lines.See the Choiseul Hauts-de-France 2026 rankingA GEM network committed to regional developmentThis collective recognition highlights the ability of GEM graduates to establish themselves sustainably within regional dynamics, taking on key roles and leading impactful projects.Beyond individual career paths, these distinctions reflect the strength of the GEM network: a community of committed leaders capable of combining economic performance, innovation, and regional impact.Congratulations to these five GEM Alumni on this outstanding recognition!