# French administrative and security leadership changes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-administrative-and-security-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-28T08:05:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Recent administrative shifts in France include the appointment of new sub-prefects in Saint-Gaudens and Le Vigan. Laure Lebon has assumed the role of sub-prefect for the Saint-Gaudens arrondissement in Haute-Garonne, succeeding Gilles Pellegrin. In Le Vigan, Christine Portero Espert has taken office to oversee local administrative issues.

In the security sector, Captain Christophe Capon has assumed command of the Lunel gendarmerie brigade, succeeding Vincent Tronchet. He is joined by Lieutenant Samy Saint-Marc Ouadfel as deputy commander. The brigade, comprising 61 personnel, is tasked with maintaining security across twelve communes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: New leadership appointed to Lunel gendarmerie brigade

Captain Christophe Capon and Lieutenant Samy Saint-Marc Ouadfel have assumed new leadership roles at the Lunel gendarmerie brigade in France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-leadership-appointed-to-lunel-gendarmerie-brigade

### 2026-10-13: Administrative appointments: New sub-prefects take office in Saint-Gaudens and Le Vigan

Laure Lebon has begun her duties as sub-prefect of Saint-Gaudens, while Christine Portero Espert has assumed her new role as sub-prefect of Le Vigan in France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/administrative-appointments-new-sub-prefects-take-office-in-saint-gaudens-and-le-vigan

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