The Choiseul Institute has unveiled the 2025 edition of its Choiseul Outre-Mer rankings, in partnership with BRED Banque Populaire and the media outlet Outremers360.
This ranking highlights 40 overseas leaders under the age of 40 who are committed to the economic, social, and environmental transformation of their territories.

Hailing from seven overseas territories and a variety of sectors, these profiles embody a new generation of economic players who are both locally rooted and internationally oriented.

Among them is Jean-Baptiste Sandoz, founder of Company Project, recognized for his commitment to the circular economy, industrial innovation, and social inclusion.

Recognition of overseas economic dynamism

The Choiseul Overseas Awards recognize careers marked by:

economic innovation,

the creation of impactful activities,

the structuring of local supply chains,

and the ability to develop sustainable solutions in specific regional contexts.

Through this selection, the Choiseul Institute highlights the richness of France's overseas territories as spaces for experimentation, resilience, and value creation.

Company Project: the circular economy as a strategic lever

As head of Company Project, Jean-Baptiste Sandoz develops projects dedicated to waste recovery, transforming materials into resources, and training in emerging professions in the circular economy.

The initiatives are part of a comprehensive approach, combining:

environmental impact,

inclusion of people who are distant from the labor market,

industrial innovation,

and deployment of reproducible solutions on a larger scale.

This vision makes the circular economy not only an ecological tool, but also a lever for economic and industrial sovereignty for regions.

Committed leadership, recognized at the European level

Alongside his entrepreneurial activities, Jean-Baptiste Sandoz is the French Ambassador for the European Union Climate Pact, a role that aims to promote economic models compatible with European climate objectives.

This Choiseul award is part of a trajectory in which leadership, cooperation, and concrete action are the pillars of a lasting commitment to serving both overseas territories and Europe.

A generation that is changing the rules

The Choiseul Overseas 2025 awards highlight a generation of decision-makers and entrepreneurs capable of combining:

economic growth,

social responsibility,

ecological transition,

and international influence.

Through these 40 profiles, the entire ultramarine dynamic is recognized and valued.