Linda Debernardi (DINUM)

Linda Debernardi is a senior civil servant who currently heads the 'Federation of Citizen Identities' unit at the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs, reporting to the French Prime Minister. With over 20 years' experience in public administration, she leads the first service to provide digital identities, including FranceConnect and FranceConnect+, which have been adopted by over 43 million users and streamline administrative procedures. Her diverse experience includes senior policy advisory roles in ministerial cabinets on issues such as vocational training, employment reform and transformation. She also represents France in European negotiations on digital identity for the implementation of the eIDAS regulation.