Jean Brihault

Dr. Jean Brihault
President of European Handball Federation
In office 22 June 2012 – 17 November 2016
Preceded by	Tor Lian
Succeeded by	Michael Wiederer
President of University of Rennes 2
In office 15 March 1996 – 1 March 2001
Preceded by	André Lespagnol
Succeeded by	François Mouret
Personal details
Born	4 June 1947
Nationality	French
Education	Doctorate
Alma mater	University of Rennes 2
Occupation	Sports administrator, Professor

Jean Brihault was a professor at the University of Rennes 2 which he holds as position of President from 1996 to 2001. Alongside his teaching activities, he held executive positions in the world of Handball. He was the President of European Handball Federation and the vice-president of International Handball Federation from 2012 to 2016.

In 1969 he obtained a degree in English language and general license. In 1970 he obtained an English mastery on research topic "The New Irish Question" and the theoretical CAPES. He obtained the aggregation in 1971. He obtained a doctorate in the research subject "Lady Morgan and Ireland" in the year 1985. His Research Director is Professor Jean Noel.

On March 15, 1996 he was elected as president of the University of Rennes 2, a position he occupied until March 1, 2001.

Parallel to his teaching activities, he plays Handball at the Cercle Paul Bert in Rennes at the position of center back, before arbitrating a thousand matches then become leader within the French Handball Federation. In 2006 he was elected Vice-President of the European Handball Federation by appearing alongside Norwegian Tor Lian, and participates in the organization of many European Handball Championships, the 2010 European Men's Handball Championship. He became president of the European Handball Federation on 22 June 2012.

Jean Brihault was awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honor in February 2004.

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