Laurence Ruffin

Laurence Ruffin is a French politician and former business executive who serves as the Mayor of Grenoble. Born in Amiens, she is the younger sister of politician François Ruffin. Before entering politics, she had a distinguished career in the social and solidarity economy, notably serving as the CEO of the software cooperative Alma and as a vice-president of the Confédération générale des SCOP. Elected in 2026 as the first female mayor of Grenoble, she leads a coalition of left-wing and environmentalist parties. Her political platform focuses on urban environmental improvements, social support for vulnerable populations, and local security initiatives.