Marc Madiot is stepping down as GM of Groupama-FDJ
Almost 30 years after he founded La Française des Jeux in 1997, former professional rider Marc Madiot is stepping down from his role as general manager, though he will remain involved at the French WorldTeam. His successor as GM will be incumbent deputy director Thierry Cornec.
"My ambition is that the team survives me," Madiot said in a conversation with Cornec for L'Équipe. "If I can lend a hand in areas other than the sporty side, that's fine. The team is my second child. I love it, I still want to cherish it, but I know it's growing up and having to spread its wings."
New manager Cornec has decades of experience in the cycling industry, specifically as sales manager at Mavic and latterly CEO at Lapierre, former bike partner of Groupama-FDJ. The Frenchman has been with the team since June 2024.
