Nathalie Koenders

Nathalie Koenders is a French politician and former high-level canoe-kayak athlete who serves as the Mayor of Dijon. Born in Rennes, she moved to Dijon at a young age and later became a prominent figure in local politics, serving as a departmental councilor for the Côte-d'Or. A member of the Socialist Party, she held the position of first deputy mayor for many years before succeeding François Rebsamen as mayor in November 2024. Her political career is marked by a strong commitment to supporting single-parent families and advancing environmental and climate transition policies.