Cédric Van Styvendael

Cédric Van Styvendael is a French politician and member of the Socialist Party who has served as the Mayor of Villeurbanne since 2020. Prior to his election, he built a career in social housing and urban policy, notably serving as the director general of Est Métropole Habitat and as president of the European federation Housing Europe. A strong advocate for social inclusion and urban renewal, he has led initiatives regarding migrant integration and affordable housing. In addition to his mayoral duties, he serves as a vice-president of the Lyon Metropolis in charge of culture.